Daisuke Oku facts for kids
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| Full name | Daisuke Oku | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | February 7, 1976 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | October 17, 2014 (aged 38) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Miyakojima, Okinawa, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1991–1993 | Kobe Koryo Gakuen High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–2001 | Júbilo Iwata | 147 | (36) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2006 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 117 | (25) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | Yokohama FC | 16 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 280 | (62) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1995 | Japan U-20 | 4 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–2004 | Japan | 26 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Daisuke Oku (奧 大介, Oku Daisuke, February 7, 1976 – October 17, 2014) was a famous Japanese football player. He was a midfielder known for his skill and leadership. He played for the Japan national team and several top clubs in Japan.
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Daisuke Oku's Club Career
Daisuke Oku was born in Amagasaki, Japan, on February 7, 1976. After finishing high school, he started his professional football journey. In 1994, he joined Júbilo Iwata, a well-known club.
Playing for Júbilo Iwata
Oku began playing regularly for Júbilo Iwata in 1997. During his time there, the club achieved great success. They won the J1 League championship in 1997 and again in 1999. They also won the J.League Cup in 1998. On the international stage, Júbilo Iwata won the 1998–99 Asian Club Championship. They also reached the finals of the Asian Club Championship in 1999–2000 and 2000–01. Oku played a key role in these victories.
Moving to Yokohama F. Marinos
In 2002, Oku moved to Yokohama F. Marinos. Here, he continued his winning streak. The club won the J1 League championship in both 2003 and 2004. Daisuke Oku was even the team captain during these successful seasons. His excellent performance led to him being chosen for the "Best Eleven" team in both years. In 2007, he played briefly for Yokohama FC before retiring from football at the end of that season.
Daisuke Oku's National Team Career
Daisuke Oku also represented Japan on the international stage. He played for both youth and senior national teams.
Youth National Team
In April 1995, Oku was selected for the Japan U-20 national team. He played in the 1995 FIFA World Youth Championship. He played in all four matches and even scored a goal against Brazil in the Quarterfinals.
Senior National Team
After the 1998 FIFA World Cup, Oku joined the Japan national team. He made his debut for Japan in October 1998 against Egypt. He played in important tournaments like the 1999 Copa América and the 2000 AFC Asian Cup. Japan won the Asian Cup in 2000, and Oku played in four matches during that winning campaign.
Later, in 2003, he was again selected for the national team. He also played in the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup. Overall, Daisuke Oku played 26 games for Japan and scored 2 goals between 1998 and 2004.
Daisuke Oku's Passing
On October 17, 2014, Daisuke Oku sadly passed away. He was involved in a car accident on Miyako Island. His car veered off the road and hit a telephone pole. He was taken to a hospital but was pronounced dead from his injuries. There were no other people in the car.
Club Statistics
| Club performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | |||||||
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| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Japan | League | Emperor's Cup | J.League Cup | Asia | Total | |||||||
| 1994 | Júbilo Iwata | J1 League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 1996 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | - | 14 | 0 | |||
| 1997 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 3 | - | 42 | 12 | |||
| 1998 | 32 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2 | - | 41 | 14 | |||
| 1999 | 28 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | 35 | 7 | |||
| 2000 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | 37 | 4 | |||
| 2001 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | - | 33 | 4 | |||
| 2002 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | 26 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 28 | 8 | |
| 2003 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | - | 32 | 6 | |||
| 2004 | 25 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 35 | 13 | ||
| 2005 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 33 | 3 | ||
| 2006 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | 20 | 2 | |||
| 2007 | Yokohama FC | J1 League | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | 18 | 2 | |
| Total | 280 | 62 | 23 | 3 | 56 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 350 | 72 | ||
National Team Statistics
| Japan national team | ||
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| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 | 12 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 26 | 2 |
Honours and Awards
Daisuke Oku earned many awards and championships throughout his career.
Club Achievements
- Júbilo Iwata
- AFC Champions League: 1998–99 (Winner); 1999–2000, 2000–01 (Runner-up)
- Asian Super Cup: 1999 (Winner)
- J1 League: 1997, 1999 (Champions)
- J.League Cup: 1998 (Winner); 2001 (Runner-up)
- Japanese Super Cup: 1998, 2000 (Winners)
- Yokohama F. Marinos
- J1 League: 2003, 2004 (Champions)
- Japanese Super Cup: 2004, 2005 (Runner-up)
International Achievements
- AFC Asian Cup: 2000 (Winner)
Individual Awards
- J1 League Best Eleven: 1998, 2003, 2004
See also
In Spanish: Daisuke Oku para niños
