
Known for one of the most effective one-on-one dribbles in Europe, developed through an academic thesis on the subject. Biggest achievements: Premier League breakthrough with Brighton and Japan's World Cup 2022 run.
One rank above: Shunsuke Nakamura at #5.
One rank below: Kazuyoshi Miura at #7.
Japan's editorial top five: Hidetoshi Nakata · Shinji Kagawa · Keisuke Honda · Makoto Hasebe · Shunsuke Nakamura.