About Kenji Onitake
Born 1939. Kenji Onitake is a Japanese association football player.
is a Japanese former footballer.
Career Having both played for and managed Yanmar Diesel, Onitake was one of the founding members of the club's J.League successor, Cerezo Osaka. He served as president of Cerezo Osaka from 1993 until 2004, when he was appointed vice-chairman of the J.League, a position he held until 2006, when he was made chairman.
Onitake is seen as a crucial figure in Cerezo Osaka history, helping them to promotion from the Japan Football League to the J.League.
He was inducted into the Japan Football Association hall of fame in 2015.
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Honours Japan Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2015
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Who is Kenji Onitake?
Japanese soccer player (1939-)
When was Kenji Onitake born?
Kenji Onitake was born on 19 September 1939 in Hiroshima Prefecture.
What is Kenji Onitake's occupation?
Kenji Onitake is an association football player.
What nationality is Kenji Onitake?
Kenji Onitake is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kenji Onitake. https://biography.guide/kenji-onitake/
MLA: "Kenji Onitake." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kenji-onitake/.
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