Kosuke Ota

Kosuke Ota (太田 宏介) is a Japanese former football player who play as Defender.

Club career
Ota began his footballing career with Yokohama FC in 2006, before a move to J1 League side Shimizu S-Pulse in 2009. 85 league appearances and two goals later, Ota joined FC Tokyo in 2012. He remained in Tokyo for three years before leaving Japanese football for the first time as he completed a transfer to Eredivisie team Vitesse. He participated in 28 matches in all competitions during 2015–16 and 2016–17 prior to returning to FC Tokyo and Japan after struggling to adapt to life in the Netherlands.

Ota's debut for Perth Glory in 2021 was as a substitute against Brisbane Roar, in which he contributed two assists.

On 18 July 2022, Ota signed to J2 club, Machida Zelvia for during mid 2022 season.

On 3 October 2023, Ota announcement officially retirement from footballer at the end of this season after getting minimal playing in Machida Zelvia.

International career
In July 2007, Ota was elected Japan U-20 national team for 2007 U-20 World Cup. At this tournament, he played 1 match as left side back against Nigeria.

He made his full international debut for Japan on January 6, 2010, in a 2011 Asian Cup qualification against Yemen.

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1 Includes Japanese Super Cup.