Yukitaka Omi

is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for the Japan national team.

Yukitaka Omi

Personal information
Full name	Yukitaka Omi
Date of birth	(1952-12-15) December 15, 1952
Place of birth	Tokyo, Japan
Playing position	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1969–1986	Yomiuri
National team
1978–1980	Japan	6	(0)
Teams managed
2001–2002	Tokyo Verdy
2005	Arte Takasaki
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

Omi was born in Tokyo Metropolis on December 15, 1952. He joined Yomiuri in 1971. 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, 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.

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

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.

Statistics

Club performance			League		Cup		League Cup		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Japan			League		Emperor's Cup		J. League Cup		Total
1971	Yomiuri	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
Country	Japan		244	31	23	0	30	2	297	33
Total			244	31	23	0	30	2	297	33

Japan national team
Year	Apps	Goals
1978	1	0
1979	0	0
1980	5	0
Total	6	0