Daizo Okitsu facts for kids
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| Full name | Daizo Okitsu | ||||||||||||
| Date of birth | June 15, 1974 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Hyogo, Japan | ||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||
| 1990–1992 | Shimizu Commercial High School | ||||||||||||
| 1993–1996 | University of Tsukuba | ||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||
| 1997–1999 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 17 | (1) | ||||||||||
| 2000 | Cerezo Osaka | 12 | (0) | ||||||||||
| Total | 29 | (1) | |||||||||||
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Daizo Okitsu (born June 15, 1974) is a former professional football player from Japan. He played as a Midfielder during his career. Okitsu is known for playing with clubs like Shimizu S-Pulse and Cerezo Osaka in Japan's top football league.
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Who is Daizo Okitsu?
Daizo Okitsu was born in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, on June 15, 1974. He grew up loving football and worked hard to become a professional player. He attended University of Tsukuba before starting his pro career.
What Teams Did He Play For?
After finishing university, Daizo Okitsu joined Shimizu S-Pulse in 1997. This team plays in the J1 League, which is Japan's highest football division.
His Time at Shimizu S-Pulse
In his first year, 1997, Okitsu played in many matches as a forward. He even scored one goal for the team. From 1998 onwards, he played in fewer games. However, he was still part of the team that finished second in the 1999 J1 League and was a runner-up in the 1998 Emperor's Cup.
Moving to Cerezo Osaka
In the year 2000, Okitsu moved to another J1 League club, Cerezo Osaka. Here, he played as a midfielder. He played in 12 league matches for Cerezo Osaka that season.
When Did He Retire?
Daizo Okitsu retired from playing professional football at the end of the 2000 season. Over his career, he played a total of 29 league matches and scored 1 goal.
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