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Ryosuke Ochi

Ryosuke Ochi is a Japanese football midfielder who played for multiple clubs, won the J3 League with Zweigen Kanazawa, and later transitioned into coaching.

1. Overview

Ryosuke Ochi (越智 亮介Ochi RyōsukeJapanese, born April 7, 1990) is a Japanese football player who primarily plays as a midfielder. Born in Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, Ochi has had a professional career spanning multiple clubs in Japan, including Ehime FC, Zweigen Kanazawa, Fujieda MYFC, FC Ryukyu, FC Imabari, VONDS Ichihara, BTOP Sanku Kuriyama, and FC.AWJ. He has also transitioned into a coaching role after his playing career.

2. Life

Ryosuke Ochi was born on April 7, 1990, in Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. He stands at 67 in (169 cm) tall and weighs 139 lb (63 kg). His dominant foot is his right foot.

2.1. Early life and youth career

Ochi began his football journey with Imabari Eagles, a youth team associated with Imabari Municipal Tokiwa Elementary School. He continued his early development at Meitoku Gijuku Junior High School and Imabari Municipal Hiyoshi Junior High School. From 2006 to 2008, he joined the Oita Trinita U-18 team while attending Oita Toho High School. During his time at Oita Trinita U-18, he played alongside notable future professional footballers such as Keigo Higashi, Koki Kiyotake, Kazuto Kishida, and Shohei Kishida.

3. Playing career

Ryosuke Ochi's professional football career began in 2009, leading him through several clubs across various Japanese football leagues, including J2 League, J3 League, JFL, and regional leagues. He experienced both periods of consistent play and challenges in securing regular appearances throughout his career.

3.1. Club career

Ochi started his professional career in 2009 by joining Ehime FC, a club based in his home prefecture, playing in the J2 League. Over his initial three years at Ehime FC, he made 73 official appearances. However, in his fourth season in 2012, he did not make any official appearances, leading to his departure from the club at the end of that season.

In 2013, Ochi transferred to Zweigen Kanazawa. During his two years with the club, he contributed to their success, including winning the J3 League title in 2014.

He moved to Fujieda MYFC in 2015, where he spent four seasons until 2018.

In 2019, Ochi joined FC Ryukyu, marking his return to the J2 League after a seven-year absence. He played in 22 league matches for FC Ryukyu that year. However, his contract with the club expired at the end of the 2019 season.

For the 2020 season, Ochi made a move to FC Imabari, a club based in his hometown of Imabari City. Despite this homecoming, he departed the club after only one year.

In February 2021, he signed with VONDS Ichihara. He left the club on December 27, 2021.

On February 1, 2022, Ochi announced his transfer to BTOP Sanku Kuriyama. His most recent club was FC.AWJ in 2023.

3.2. Club statistics

Statistics updated as of February 23, 2018, with additional data from Japanese sources covering up to 2023.

Club performanceLeagueEmperor's CupOtherTotal
SeasonClubLeagueAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Japan
2007Oita Trinita U-1817--1010
2009Ehime FCJ2 League6000-60
201031110-321
201132020-340
20120000-00
2013Zweigen KanazawaJFL33430-364
2014J3 League16100-161
2015Fujieda MYFC36530-395
2016291--291
2017214--214
2018141--141
2019FC RyukyuJ222210-232
2020FC ImabariJ3100--100
2021VONDS IchiharaKanto League Division 120--20
2022BTOP Sanku KuriyamaHokkaido League00--00
2023FC.AWJ-00--00
Career Total252191001026319
  • First J.League appearance: March 8, 2009, J2 League Matchday 1, against Mito HollyHock at Ningineer Stadium.
  • First J.League goal: March 28, 2010, J2 League Matchday 4, against Sagan Tosu at Best Amenity Stadium.

4. Coaching career

Following his playing career, Ryosuke Ochi has transitioned into football coaching. In 2024, he became a coach for the Sapporo University Football Club, also serving as the director for Sapporo University GP. Looking ahead, he is set to join FC Imabari as a coach starting in 2025.

5. Honours

Ryosuke Ochi has achieved one club title during his playing career.

5.1. Club

  • Zweigen Kanazawa
    • J3 League: 2014

6. Assessment

Ryosuke Ochi's career as a professional footballer demonstrates a journey through various tiers of Japanese football, from the second division (J2) to regional leagues. His contributions were particularly notable during his time at Zweigen Kanazawa, where he was part of the squad that secured the J3 League title in 2014. His return to his hometown club, FC Imabari, in 2020 highlights a personal connection to his roots. Transitioning into coaching roles, Ochi continues to contribute to the sport, sharing his experience with new generations of players.