Yūki Ōtsu facts for kids
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Ōtsu with Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2012
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| Personal information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Yūki Ōtsu | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 24 March 1990 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Mito, Ibaraki, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, winger | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–2001 | Shinsho Tokiwa SSS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2004 | Kashima Antlers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2008 | Seiritsu Gakuen High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2011 | Kashiwa Reysol | 66 | (7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Borussia Mönchengladbach II | 9 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2015 | VVV-Venlo | 50 | (6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2017 | Kashiwa Reysol | 49 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2020 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 60 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2023 | Júbilo Iwata | 77 | (9) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 305 | (26) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Japan U-23 | 16 | (6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | Japan | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Yūki Ōtsu (大津 祐樹, Ōtsu Yūki, born 24 March 1990) is a Japanese former professional footballer. He played as an attacking midfielder or a winger. Yūki Ōtsu was known for his speed and skill on the field. He played for several teams in Japan and Europe during his career.
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Club Football Journey
Playing in Germany: Borussia Mönchengladbach
On July 21, 2011, Yūki Ōtsu joined Borussia Mönchengladbach, a big football club in Germany. He signed a contract to play for them for three years. He played his first league game on October 22, 2011. He came into the game as a substitute in a match against 1899 Hoffenheim.
Playing in the Netherlands: VVV-Venlo
After his time in Germany, Ōtsu moved to the Netherlands. On August 31, 2012, he signed with VVV-Venlo, a team in the Dutch league called Eredivisie. He was hoped to fill the shoes of another famous Japanese player, Keisuke Honda, who had played for VVV-Venlo before moving to AC Milan.
However, on December 15, 2013, Ōtsu got a serious injury to his Achilles tendon. This is a strong cord at the back of your ankle. He had to go through a long recovery process. Even after his injury, VVV-Venlo believed in him and extended his contract until the summer of 2015.
Coming Back Home: Kashiwa Reysol
On December 13, 2014, it was announced that Ōtsu would leave VVV-Venlo. He decided to return to his former team, Kashiwa Reysol, in Japan. This was a big move for him, going back to where he started his professional career. He continued to play for Kashiwa Reysol for several more seasons.
Later Career: Yokohama F. Marinos and Júbilo Iwata
After his second time at Kashiwa Reysol, Ōtsu joined Yokohama F. Marinos in 2018. He played there for three years and even won a league title with them. In 2021, he moved to Júbilo Iwata, where he continued to play until 2023. He helped Júbilo Iwata win the J2 League title in 2021.
Representing Japan: International Career
Olympic Games Hero
Yūki Ōtsu also played for his country, Japan. On July 2, 2012, he was chosen to be part of the Japan Under-23 team for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. This was a huge honor!
He made his first Olympic appearance on July 26, 2012, against Spain in Glasgow. In that game, he scored the very first goal, which ended up being the winning goal for Japan! He continued to score important goals in the tournament. He scored against Egypt in the quarter-finals and against Mexico in the semi-finals. His goals helped Japan reach the semi-finals of the Olympics.
Playing for the Senior National Team
On January 31, 2013, Ōtsu was called up to the main Japan national team. This was for a friendly match against Latvia. He made his debut for the senior team on February 6, 2013, coming on as a substitute.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Yūki Ōtsu had a successful career, winning several important titles with his clubs.
Club Trophies
- Kashiwa Reysol
- J2 League: 2010 (This is Japan's second-highest football league)
- Yokohama F. Marinos
- J1 League: 2019 (This is Japan's top football league)
- Júbilo Iwata
- J2 League: 2021
See also
In Spanish: Yūki Ōtsu para niños
