Michiharu Otagiri


Michiharu Otagiri is a former Japanese football player. He is the currently manager of J3 League club Renofa Yamaguchi FC.

Playing career

Otagiri was born in Ishikawa Prefecture on September 2, 1978. After graduating from high school, he joined J1 League club Kyoto Purple Sanga in 1997. However, he could not play at all in the match until 1998. In 1999, he was promoted to J2 League club, Ventforet Kofu. Although he played as left side back, he could not play many matches. In 2000, he moved to Japan Football League club Jatco TT. He became a regular player and played many matches. However, the club was disbanded at the end of the 2003 season. In 2004, he moved to JFL clubYKK AP. He played as a regular player until 2007. Although his opportunity to play decreased in 2008, the club was promoted to J2 League in 2009. He retired at end of the 2009 season.

Managerial career

In 2010, Otagiri became the coach of Kataller Toyama U-15.