1. Takeshi Okada is a Japanese football manager and former player who played as a defender.
12 Facts About Takeshi Okada
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Takeshi Okada played 189 games and scored 9 goals in the league.
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On June 9,1980, Okada debuted for Japan national team against Hong Kong.
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Takeshi Okada played in the 1980 Summer Olympics qualification and in the 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification.
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Takeshi Okada played 24 games and scored 1 goal for Japan until 1985.
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In November, Takeshi Okada led Japan to qualify for the 1998 World Cup for the first time in Japan's history.
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In 1999, Takeshi Okada signed with J2 League club Consadole Sapporo.
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Takeshi Okada resigned at the end of the 2001 season.
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Takeshi Okada gained worldwide attention for leading Japan to ninth-place finish in the 2010 World Cup.
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Takeshi Okada was commended for turning his Japanese team of young, inexperienced players into a slick passing, talented squad of youngsters.
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Takeshi Okada signed a contract with Chinese Super League side Hangzhou Greentown on 14 December 2011.
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Takeshi Okada extended his contract for two years in the end of 2012 season.