Ichiji Otani

was a Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team.

Biography
Otani was born in Hyogo Prefecture on August 31, 1912. In May 1934, when he was a Kobe University of Commerce student, he was selected the Japan national team for Far Eastern Championship Games in Manila. At this competition, on May 13, he debuted against Dutch East Indies. He also played against Philippines and Republic of China. He played 3 games and scored 1 goal for Japan in 1934.

After graduation from Kobe University of Commerce, Otani retired from playing career and he joined Toyo Boseki. He served as president from 1974 to 1978 and chairman from 1978 to 1983.

On November 23, 2007, Otani died of senility at the age of 95.Asahi Shimbun 

Statistics
Japan National Football Team Database

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Category:1912 births
Category:2007 deaths
Category:Footballers from Hyōgo Prefecture
Category:Japan international footballers