Mio Otani

is a former Japanese football player. She played for the Japan national team.

Mio Otani

Personal information
Full name	Mio Otani
Date of birth	(1979-05-05) May 5, 1979
Place of birth	Koka, Shiga, Japan
Height	1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Playing position	Forward
Youth career
1995–1996	Nishiyama High School
1997	Keimei Gakuin High School
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1998–2008	Tasaki Perule FC	180	(150)
Total		180	(150)
National team
2000–2007	Japan	73	(31)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

Otani was born in Koka on May 5, 1979. After graduating from Keimei Gakuin High School, she joined Tasaki Perule FC in 1998. She became top scorer for 3 years in a row (2001-2003). In 2003 season, she was also selected MVP awards and the club won Nadeshiko League championship. In 2005 season, she became top scorer again. However, the club was disbanded in 2008 due to financial strain. So, she retired end of 2008 season. She scored 150 goals in 180 matches in Nadeshiko League. She was also selected Best Eleven for 6 years in a row (2001-2006).

On May 31, 2000, Otani debuted for the Japan national team against Australia. She was a member of Japan for 2003, 2007 World Cup and 2004 Summer Olympics. She scored a hat trick in Japan's victory over Argentina in the 2003 World Cup. She also played at 2001, 2003 AFC Championship, 2002 Asian Games and 2006 Asian Cup. She played 73 games and scored 31 goals for Japan until 2007.

Statistics

Japan national team
Year	Apps	Goals
2000	5	0
2001	11	9
2002	10	2
2003	14	13
2004	10	7
2005	7	0
2006	9	0
2007	7	0
Total	73	31