is a Japanese former football player who played as defensive midfielder.
Nicknamed "Mamushi" for his close marking of players, Ogura struggled with injuries throughout his career. He made over 360 career appearances, mainly for Yokohama F. Marinos.
Career
Ogura started his career after participating in a training session with J2 League club Mito Hollyhock. He performed well in the training session, leading to an offer from the club. He was encouraged by his older brother Kyoji to join Mito. He gained the nickname "Mamushi" after closely marking Juninho for 90 minutes. He stayed at the club until joining Yokohama F. Marinos in 2008.
On 7 January 2015, Ogura was announced at Gamba Osaka on a permanent transfer. After making just two appearances for Gamba Osaka during the 2016 season, and 14 appearances for Gamba Osaka U-23, the club announced they would not be renewing his contract for the 2017 season.
On 30 July 2015, Ogura was announced at Montedio Yamagata on a six month loan spell. On 11 January 2016, his loan expired with the club and he returned to Gamba Osaka.
On 1 February 2017, Ogura was announced at Ventforet Kofu on a permanent transfer. During the 2017 season, he played 31 league matches and scored one goal.
In January 2020, Ogura announced he would retire from playing at the end of the 2019 season.
National team career
On December 30, 2006, Ogura was selected for the Japan U-23 national team.
Personal life
During his time at Yokohama F. Marinos, Ogura owned a pet dog. After retiring, he opened a total recovery room in Ginza.
Club statistics Updated to 23 February 2017.Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2017 J1&J2&J3選手名鑑 (NSK MOOK)", 8 February 2017, Japan, (p. 117 out of 289) Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Other Total Club Season League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup AFC Super Cup TotalMito HollyHock2004J215000---150200521010---220200630110---311200742220---442Total108340---1123Yokohama F. Marinos2008J11204030--19020092613090--38120103100051--36120113315040--4212012400020--6020131703030--2302014190002040-250Total142215028140-1893Gamba Osaka2015J160000040001002016200000000020Total7000004000110Montedio Yamagata2015J19230000000122Total9230000000122Ventforet Kofu2017J13111000--321Total3111000--321 Career total298823028180003579
Reserves performance Club performance League Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Japan League Total2016Gamba Osaka U-23J3140140 Career total140140
Honours Yokohama F. Marinos Emperor's Cup: 2013
Gamba Osaka Japanese Super Cup: 2015
References
External links
Profile at Ventforet Kofu