Takashi Watari (; born 8 March 1972) is a Japanese former

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who played as a

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. He played for Peruvian side

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. After retiring from professional football, he worked as a manager. He has also worked as a translator, and obtained a JFA S Class Coaching License. Watari was born in

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but moved to Argentina at a young age.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Watari, Takashi Living people 1972 births Japanese expatriate men's footballers Japanese expatriate sportspeople in Argentina Japanese men's footballers Expatriate men's footballers in Argentina Expatriate men's footballers in Peru Men's association football midfielders