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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
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Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Japan international
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Hidekazu Otani profile
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 06 Nov 1984 (41 years)
- Height
- 174 cm
- Weight
- 67 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- H. Otani
Hidekazu Otani recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
England vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Scotland vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 28 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Japan vs Bolivia
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 18 Nov 2025 | 3 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Ghana
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Brazil
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Oct 2025 | 3 – 2 |
Netherlands vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 14 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Tunisia vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 21 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Sweden
|
FIFA World Cup | 25 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Hidekazu Otani transfer history (2 moves)
Japan national team
About Hidekazu Otani
Hidekazu Otani is a 41-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 06 November 1984 in Japan, Hidekazu Otani has been eligible for senior professional football since 2001. Hidekazu Otani stands 174 cm tall and weighs 67 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Hidekazu Otani's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Netherlands vs Japan in the FIFA World Cup on Sunday 14 June 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: England 0-1 Japan in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this Hidekazu Otani hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Hidekazu Otani
What team does Hidekazu Otani play for?
Hidekazu Otani's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Hidekazu Otani play?
Hidekazu Otani plays as a midfielder.
How old is Hidekazu Otani?
Hidekazu Otani was born on 06 November 1984, making them 41 years old.
What nationality is Hidekazu Otani?
Hidekazu Otani represents Japan.
How tall is Hidekazu Otani?
Hidekazu Otani stands 174 cm tall and weighs 67 kg.
Is Hidekazu Otani left-footed or right-footed?
Hidekazu Otani's preferred foot is right.
Does Hidekazu Otani play for the national team?
Hidekazu Otani is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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