is a former

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player and manager. He played for Japan national team.

Club career

Totsuka was born in

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on April 24, 1961. He joined Yomiuri (later ''Verdy Kawasaki'') from youth team in 1979. The club won the champions in

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5 times,

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3 times and

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3 times. This was golden era in club history. He also became a top scorer 2 times (

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and 1990–91). In 1992, Japan Soccer League was folded and founded new league

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. However he lost opportunity to play after that. In 1994, he moved to

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club

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. He retired in 1995.

National team career

In December 1980, Totsuka was selected Japan national team for 1982 World Cup qualification. At this qualification, on December 22, he debuted against

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. He also played at

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. In 1985, he was selected Japan for the first time in 3 years for 1986 World Cup qualification. This qualification was his last game for Japan. He played 18 games and scored 3 goals for Japan until 1985.Japan National Football Team Database
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Coaching career

In 2006, Totsuka signed with

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club

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. He managed the club and promoted the club to

. However, he was sacked in June 2007. In September 2007, he signed with Regional Leagues club FC Mi-O Biwako. He managed the club and promoted the club to Japan Football League. In 2008, he moved to Regional Leagues club

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. He managed the club and promoted the club to Japan Football League. He promoted each club to Japan Football League for 3 years in a row. End of 2009 season, he resigned a manager for FC Machida Zelvia. In 2011, he signed with Regional Leagues club

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. However, he was sacked in May.

Club statistics

National team statistics

National team goals

Personal honors

First Division Top Scorer -

, 1990/91

References

External links

*
Japan National Football Team Database
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