Tonali, 19, has starred for Brescia since making his debut three years ago. He was still in a period when the Japanese players didn’t feel they were a world – class players.”. With his bleached-blond hair, Inamoto was one of the first Japanese players to delve into European football. A move to Fulham in 2002, he appeared to have reinvigorated (生き返った) the midfielder, with goals being scored against the likes of Manchester United, but a broken leg ended his time in West London. Having impressed with Cerezo Osaka, Borussia Dortmund took the playmaker to the Bundesliga in 2010 for a mere £300,000. Continuing our 50-day countdown to the tournament, we will be looking at the greatest players in Portugal's history tomorrow. Unfortunately for the Liverpool star however, he didn't even make the top three in end. ITV 'spends millions on I'm A Celebrity's castle set', Gemma Collins tipped for shock return to I'm A Celebrity. His omission (怠慢) from the 2010 World Cup squad raised eyebrows, but he returned the following year to help Japan win the Asian Cup. One of four Japanese footballers to have reached a century of international caps, Nakazawa is revered in his homeland. Now 70 years of age, goals were Kamamoto's bread and butter - both for club and country. The jewel of the Spurs academy, 17-year-old Parrott made his debut for the Republic of Ireland in November against New Zealand. Can you name Man United's 2009 title-winning squad? He often produced the goods for Japan, with his finest period coming at the 2002 World Cup. It is because he has formidable (恐るべき、手強い)  passing ability, leadership, and goal scoring ability. Still a firm favourite among the Celtic faithful, Nakamura produced some memorable moments during his four years at Parkhead. Superstars of Japanese Soccer players to be impressed on our memories, Japanese football players who will probably succeed for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, "King Kazu" Miura, World’s Oldest Footballer 〜 Legendary soccer player in Japan, Tokyo Travel 〜 Kanda Area (Little‐known good spot) Guide. In 2007, he would win numerous individual accolades, including the SPFA Players' Player of the Year and the SFWA Footballer of the Year awards, while also being nominated for the Ballon d'Or. His omission from the 2010 World Cup squad raised eyebrows, but he returned the following year to help Japan win the Asian Cup. With Arsenal reported to lose Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the striker might find a spot open up for himself at the heart of Arsenal's forward line. During his time at Celtic, he became one of the best Asian players to have ever played in Europe; he was nominated for the 2007 Ballon d’Or, was named Scottish Player of the year in 2007, and SFWA Footballer of the Year in 2007, and became the first Japanese player to score in the UEFA Champions League. Former Japan national team captain Makoto Hasebe was named the 2018 AFC Asian International Player of the Year at the 2018 AFC Annual Awards. © 2011-2020 Sports Mole Ltd. All rights reserved. Yaya Toure makes it into the rundown of the handsome soccer players of 2020 due to his great constructed and crude vitality. The most-wanted striker in Europe right now, Haaland, 19, has excelled at Red Bull Salzburg this season scoring 28 times in 22 games in all competitions. Goals have also been easy to come by at international level. And he played for Japanese national football team for which he served as captain. 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He's definitely got more Instagram followers (2.3m) than you. In 2012, Kagawa was named Asian Football Confederation International Player of the Year. View our online Press Pack. No pressure, but we expect them to make their breakthrough next season and stake their claim for first team action. 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The 18-year-old joined Manchester City in 2017, and made his competitive debut in 2018 in the EFL Cup quarter-final against Leicester City. “You’re under less pressure than in midfield, so you have more time on the ball. He has 98 caps and 24 goals for the Japanese national football team, including appearances in the FIFA World Cup finals in 2006 and 2010 and winning the AFC Asian Cup in 2000 and 2004. In 2009, he found the net 15 times in 16 matches – more than any other player, while he also scored the only goal of the game as Japan defeated Argentina in 2010. Shinji Okazaki plays for Leicester City and the Japan national team as a forward or attacking midfielder. 2020 Vision Best young footballers of 2020: Japanese Messi to Mason Greenwood, meet best young players in the world Since making his senior international debut in 2008, he has won over 90 caps and scored over 30 goals. I'm A Celebrity to bring back former contestants in new series? He was a quick, creative offensive minded midfielder with a keen (鋭い) eye for goal; his defining (明らかにする、定義する) trait (特徴) however was his overall (総体的な) technical ability, his passing and his vision to spot a pass made him stand out (際立つ、目立つ). In his case the team was Arsenal, Fulham, WBA, Cardiff City, Galatasaray, Eintracht Frankfurt, State Resnais. A goal-scoring midfielder, he is known for his “vision, technique, movement and deft passing.”. Szoboszlai, 19, is another who has starred for Red Bull Salzburg, who have impressed fans with their performances in Europe, notably at Anfield when they fought back from three goals down. Since 1998, Japan have been World Cup ever-presents. What’s more (しかも、その上、おまけに), they’ve enjoyed a large amount of success in the Asian Cup, having won four of the previous eight tournaments. He made a storming start to his Borussia Dortmund career in 2010/11 his performances during the first half of the campaign gained wide acclaim (喝采)  until his season was cut short due to injury. He struggled to find the net consistently at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, but he has since rediscovered his clinical (冷静な、分析的な) touch with Mainz. 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Which players featured in Wenger's final Arsenal team? Shinji Ono plays as a midfielder for J1 League club Consadole Sapporo. I was sad, that's why I stopped at only 29.". The Samurai Blue have advanced beyond the group stages on two occasions, which included them topping their group in 2002. In recent years (近年), Japanese footballers have joined European clubs, which has resulted in the game growing increasingly popular throughout the country. He began his professional career in 1995 and won the Asian Football Confederation Player of the Year award in 1997 and 1998, the Scudetto with A.S. Roma in 2001, played for Japan in three FIFA World Cup tournaments (1998, 2002 and 2006) and played in the Olympics twice (1996 and 2000). Real Madrid's Rodrygo, 18, announced himself to the world in November when he became the youngest ever player to score a hat-trick in the Champions League in the 6-0 rout of Galatasaray. He plays as an attacking midfielder, but he can equally play as a second striker or a deep-lying playmaker. The goalscoring prowess that he displayed earlier in his career tempted Genoa to take him to Italy in 1994, which in turn made him the first Japanese football to ever appear in Serie A. A quick, creative, strong, and energetic player, he is also known for his accuracy from bending free-kicks, powerful striking ability from distance, dribbling skills, and delivery as a dead ball specialist.

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