is a former
Japan
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ese
football
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player. He is the twin brother of
Keishi Otani
is a former Japanese football player. He is the twin brother of Masashi Otani.
Playing career
Otani was born in Isesaki on April 17, 1983. After graduating from high school, he joined J1 League club FC Tokyo in 2002. However he could not play ...
.
Playing career
Otani was born in
Isesaki on April 17, 1983. After graduating from high school, he joined
J1 League
The , known as the for sponsorship reasons, is the top level of the system. Founded in 1992, it is one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football. Contested by 18 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the J ...
club
Kashima Antlers
are a football club in Kashima, Ibaraki, currently playing in the J1 League, top tier of Japanese professional football leagues. The name ''Antlers'' is derived from the city name, Kashima, which literally means "deer island". The club has fi ...
in 2002. Although he debuted in May 2004, he could only play 2 matches until 2004.
In 2005, he moved to
Albirex Niigata
is a professional football club based in Niigata, Japan. Formed in 1955 as Niigata Eleven SC, it was renamed Albireo Niigata FC in 1995, and Albirex Niigata in 1997. From 2023, Albirex will be playing on the J1 League, coming back to the fir ...
. However he could not play at all in the match. In June 2006, he moved to
Regional Leagues
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club
Japan Soccer College
is a Japanese football academy from Kitakanbara, Niigata. Its main football team is currently playing in the Hokushinetsu Football League's 1st Division and has played in the Emperor's Cup
, commonly known as or also Japan FA Cup is a Jap ...
. In October 2008, he moved to
Japan Football League
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club
Arte Takasaki
was a Japanese football club based in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, formerly of the Japan Football League. Their team colours were black and red.
''Arte'' means art in Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
History
The club was founded as Makkī F.C. K ...
. He played many matches as regular midfielder until 2009. He retired end of 2009 season.
Club statistics
References
External links
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1983 births
Living people
Association football people from Gunma Prefecture
Japanese men's footballers
J1 League players
Japan Football League players
Kashima Antlers players
Albirex Niigata players
Japan Soccer College players
Arte Takasaki players
Japanese twins
Men's association football midfielders
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