Takuya Okamoto
岡本 拓也
FullnameTakuya Okamoto
Birth date18 June 1992 (age 34)
Birth placeSaitama, Japan
Height1.75 m (5.7 ft)[1]
CurrentclubOita Trinita
Clubnumber2
PositionRight-back
Youthclubs 1Saido SSS
Youthyears 22005–2010
Youthclubs 2Urawa Red Diamonds
Years 12010–2019
Clubs 1Urawa Red Diamonds
Caps 113
Goals 10
Years 22013–2014
Clubs 2→ V-Varen Nagasaki (loan)
Caps 240
Goals 20
Years 32016–2019
Clubs 3→ Shonan Bellmare (loan)
Caps 379
Goals 37
Years 42019–2025
Clubs 4Shonan Bellmare
Caps 4126
Goals 48
Years 52025
Clubs 5Perth Glory
Caps 56
Goals 50
Years 62025–
Clubs 6Oita Trinita
Caps 610
Goals 61
Nationalyears 12009
Nationalteam 1Japan U17
Nationalcaps 13
Nationalgoals 10
Nationalyears 22010
Nationalteam 2Japan U19
Nationalcaps 213
Nationalgoals 20
Nationalyears 32011
Nationalteam 3Japan U22
Nationalcaps 32
Nationalgoals 30
Club-update16 January 2026
Ntupdate29 March 2011

Takuya Okamoto (岡本 拓也, Okamoto Takuya, born 18 June 1992) is a Japanese footballer who plays as right-back for Oita Trinita.[2]

Okamoto started his career at Urawa Red Diamonds before going out on loan to V-Varen Nagasaki and Shonan Bellmare. He became a regular player for Shonan Bellmare, playing over 150 matches for the club before moving to Australia to join Perth Glory. After his contract expired, he joined Oita Trinita as a free agent.

Career

On 7 January 2016, Okamoto was announced on a one year loan deal to Shonan Bellmare.[3]

On 16 January 2025, Okamoto was announced at Perth Glory, alongside fellow Japanese player Yuto Misao.[4] On 30 June 2025, he left the club after his contract expired.[5]

International career

In October 2009, Okamoto was selected for the Japan U-17 national team for the 2009 U-17 World Cup. He played in all 3 matches as a center back.

Personal life

In February 2018, Okamoto announced his marriage to his wife.[6]

Club statistics

Updated to 7 August 2022.[7][8][9][10][11]

ClubSeasonLeagueEmperor's CupJ. League CupAFCTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Urawa Red Diamonds2010902010-120
2011102000-30
2012000010-10
201300-000000
V-Varen Nagasaki201314010--150
201426030--290
Urawa Red Diamonds20153000001040
Shonan Bellmare20162112060-291
201730300--303
20182832071-374
20192200010-230
2020334-00-334
20213741020-404
2022500000-50
Total229151301811026116

National team statistics

National teamYearAppsGoals
Japan U17
200930
Total30
Japan U19
2010130
Total130
Japan U22
201120
Total20
International appearances and goals
DateVenueOpponentResultGoalCompetition
2009
24 OctoberTeslim Balogun Stadium, LagosBrazil U17
2–3
0
2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup / Japan U17
27 OctoberTeslim Balogun Stadium, LagosSwitzerland U17
3–4
0
2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup / Japan U17
30 OctoberTeslim Balogun Stadium, LagosMexico U17
0–2
0
2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup / Japan U17
2010
18 MayOdin, HeemskerkCanada U19
0–0
0
Friendly[12] / Japan U19
20 MayVV Assendelft, AssendelftSenegal U19
0–1
0
Friendly[13] / Japan U19
22 MaySportpark de Koog, UitgeestUnited States U19
2–1
0
2010 International Cor Groenewegen Tournament[14] / Japan U19
22 MaySportpark de Koog, UitgeestAtlético Mineiro
0–0
0
2010 International Cor Groenewegen Tournament[14] / Japan U19 Unofficial
24 MaySportpark de Koog, UitgeestSporting Lokeren
3–0
0
2010 International Cor Groenewegen Tournament[15] / Japan U19 Unofficial
24 MaySportpark de Koog, UitgeestFC Twente
2–0
0
2010 International Cor Groenewegen Tournament[15] / Japan U19 Unofficial
24 MaySportpark de Koog, UitgeestSouth Korea U20
0–1
0
2010 International Cor Groenewegen Tournament[15] / Japan U19
20 JuneEkbatan Stadium Tehran, TehranIran U19
2–1
0
Friendly[16] / Japan U19
27 JuneWeifang Sports Center Stadium, WeifangChina PR U19
0–1
0
Friendly[17] / Japan U19
28 JulyBallymena Showgrounds, BallymoneyMexico U19
1–3
0
2010 Milk Cup / Japan U19
30 JulyRiada Stadium, BallymoneyChina PR U19
3–0
0
2010 Milk Cup / Japan U19
21 AugustKusanagi Sports Park Stadium, ShizuokaSpain U19
2–0
0
2010 SBS Cup[18] / Japan U19
22 AugustFujieda Sports Complex Park, ShizuokaGhana U19
4–1
0
2010 SBS Cup[19] / Japan U19
24 AugustEcopa Stadium, ShizuokaShizuoka Youth
4–3
0
2010 SBS Cup[20] / Japan U19
9 SeptemberSendai Stadium, MiyagiFrance U19
2–1
0
2010 Sendai Cup[21] / Japan U19
11 SeptemberSendai Stadium, MiyagiBrazil U19
0–1
0
2010 Sendai Cup[22] / Japan U19
12 SeptemberSendai Stadium, MiyagiChina PR U19
4–0
0
2010 Sendai Cup[23] / Japan U19
2011
9 FebruaryMohammed Al-Hamad Stadium, HawalliKuwait
0–3
0
Friendly[24] / Japan U22
29 MarchJAR Stadium, TashkentUzbekistan U22
2–1
0
Friendly[25] / Japan U22

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  2. ^ "岡本 拓也：湘南ベルマーレ：Ｊリーグ.jp". jleague.jp. Archived from the original on 9 October 2016. Retrieved 2016-10-05.
  3. ^ "浦和レッズ　岡本拓也選手　移籍加入のお知らせ" [Urawa Reds announce the transfer of player Takuya Okamoto.]. bellmare.co.jp
  4. ^ Morgan, Gareth (2025-01-16). "Glory sign Japanese defensive duo for remainder of ALM season". Perth Glory. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  5. ^ "Four ALM players depart club". perthglory.com
  6. ^ "岡本拓也選手 入籍のお知らせ" [Announcement of Takuya Okamoto's marriage] (in Japanese). www.bellmare.co.jp
  7. ^ Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2018 (NSK MOOK)", 7 February 2018, Japan, ISBN 978-4905411529 (p. 133 out of 289)
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