Yukitaka Omi

Yukitaka Omi
小見幸隆
Personal information
Full name	Yukitaka Omi
Date of birth	December 15, 1952 (age 71)
Place of birth	Tokyo, Japan
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team
1969–1986	Yomiuri
International career
1978–1980	Japan
Managerial career
2001–2002	Tokyo Verdy
2005	Arte Takasaki
Medal record
Yomiuri
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Yukitaka Omi (小見幸隆, Omi Yukitaka, born December 15, 1952) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.

Club career

Omi was born in Tokyo on December 15, 1952. He joined new club Yomiuri in 1969. The club was promoted to new division Japan Soccer League Division 2 in 1972 and Division 1 in 1978. In 1979, the club won their first major title, 1979 JSL Cup. The club won the league champions in 1983 and 1984. The club also won 1984 Emperor's Cup and 1985 JSL Cup. He retired in 1986.

National team career

On May 23, 1978, Omi debuted for Japan national team against Thailand. In 1980, he was selected Japan for 1980 Summer Olympics qualification. He played 6 games for Japan until 1980.^[1]

Coaching career

After retirement, Omi started coaching career at Yomiuri (later Tokyo Verdy). In July 2001, he became a manager as Yasutaro Matsuki successor. However, he was sacked in April 2002. In April 2005, he signed with Arte Takasaki and managed the club in 1 season.

Club statistics

Club performance			League		Cup		League Cup		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Japan			League		Emperor's Cup		JSL Cup		Total
1969	Yomiuri	Prefectural Leagues
1970		Prefectural Leagues
1971		Regional Leagues
1972		JSL Division 2	18	5			-		18	5
1973			18	4			-		18	4
1974			18	3			-		18	3
1975			18	3			-		18	3
1976			18	6	2	0	4	0	24	6
1977			18	3	2	0	4	1	24	4
1978		JSL Division 1	18	2	2	0	5	0	25	2
1979			17	1	2	0	4	0	23	1
1980			18	2	3	0	2	0	23	2
1981			18	2	5	0	1	0	24	2
1982			17	0	3	0	1	0	21	0
1983			18	0	3	0	3	0	24	0
1984			18	0	5	0	2	0	25	0
1985/86			12	0	0	0	4	1	16	1
Total			244	31	23	0	30	2	297	33