Hirokazu Otsubo facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hirokazu Otsubo | ||
| Date of birth | December 7, 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Fukuoka, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1998–2001 | Fukuyama University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2002–2004 | Otsuka Pharmaceutical | 25 | (9) |
| 2005 | Sagawa Express Osaka | 26 | (18) |
| 2006 | Ehime FC | 15 | (0) |
| 2007–2010 | Sagawa Printing | 99 | (20) |
| Total | 165 | (47) | |
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Hirokazu Otsubo (大坪 博和, Otsubo Hirokazu, born December 7, 1979) is a former Japanese football player. He was born in Fukuoka, Japan. He used to play as a forward, which is an attacking position in football. Today, he works as a football referee.
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Hirokazu Otsubo's Football Journey
Hirokazu Otsubo started his football journey at Fukuyama University. He played there from 1998 to 2001. After university, he began his professional career.
Playing for Different Clubs
Otsubo played for several teams during his career. He joined Otsuka Pharmaceutical in 2002. He played for them until 2004. During this time, he scored 9 goals in 25 games.
In 2005, he moved to Sagawa Express Osaka. This was a very successful year for him. He played 26 games and scored 18 goals. This shows he was a strong forward.
He then joined Ehime FC in 2006. This team played in the J2 League, which is a higher division. He played 15 games for them.
From 2007 to 2010, Otsubo played for Sagawa Printing. He spent four years with this club. He played 99 games and scored 20 goals.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Hirokazu Otsubo played a total of 165 games. He scored 47 goals in these matches. His time as a forward showed his skill in scoring goals for his teams.
From Player to Referee
After his playing career, Hirokazu Otsubo decided to stay in football. He became a football referee. This means he now helps make sure games are fair. He enforces the rules on the field.
See also
In Spanish: Hirokazu Otsubo para niños
