Keishi Otani facts for kids

Keishi Otani (大谷 圭志, Otani Keishi, born April 17, 1983) is a former professional Japanese football player. He played as a Midfielder, which means he helped both defend and attack on the field. Keishi is also the twin brother of another football player, Masashi Otani.

Keishi Otani's Soccer Adventure

Keishi Otani was born in Isesaki, Japan, on April 17, 1983. He loved playing soccer from a young age. After finishing high school, he joined a big club called FC Tokyo in 2002. This club plays in the J1 League, which is the top professional soccer league in Japan.

Playing for FC Tokyo and Thespa Kusatsu

Even though Keishi was part of the FC Tokyo team, he did not get to play in any official matches. He worked hard in practice, but he didn't appear in a game.

In June 2004, Keishi decided to move to another team, Thespa Kusatsu. At that time, Thespa Kusatsu was in the Japan Football League. This league is a lower division compared to the J1 League.

When Keishi joined Thespa Kusatsu, he quickly became an important player. He played as a defensive midfielder, helping to protect his team's goal. Sadly, he got injured late in 2004. Even with his injury, Thespa Kusatsu had a great season. They were promoted to the J2 League at the end of 2004. The J2 League is the second-highest professional soccer league in Japan.

Challenges and Retirement

The year 2005 was tough for Keishi. He spent the whole year recovering from his injury and could not play any matches. He worked hard to get back on the field.

Keishi returned to the team in 2006. However, it was hard for him to get playing time in games. After thinking about his future, Keishi Otani decided to retire from professional soccer at the end of the 2006 season. He played a total of 17 games and scored 1 goal in his professional career.

Career Statistics: Keishi's Game Record

This table shows how many games Keishi Otani played and how many goals he scored for his clubs.