How many caps did Naohiro Takahara win for Japan?

Naohiro Takahara won 57 caps for Japan, scoring 23 goals.

Which clubs did Naohiro Takahara play for?

Júbilo Iwata (1998–2002), Boca Juniors (2001–2001), Júbilo Iwata (2002–2002), Hamburger SV (2003–2006), Eintracht Frankfurt (2006–2007), Urawa Red Diamonds (2008–2010), Suwon Samsung Bluewings (2010–2010), Shimizu S-Pulse (2011–2012), Tokyo Verdy (2013–2014), SC Sagamihara (2014–2015), Okinawa SV (2016–present).

Where does Naohiro Takahara rank among Japan's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Naohiro Takahara #25 of Japan's 33 greatest players of all time.

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25 / Japan · 2000–2008

Naohiro Takahara

Caps · Japan

Goals · Japan

Life

1979

Clubs

Júbilo Iwata, Hamburger SV, Urawa Red Diamonds

#25

Editorial rank of 33 for Japan

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Career record: 57 caps and 23 goals for Japan; club career at Júbilo Iwata, Hamburger SV, Urawa Red Diamonds.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q331975

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Career record

1998–2002	Júbilo Iwata
2001–2001	Boca Juniors
2002–2002	Júbilo Iwata
2003–2006	Hamburger SV
2006–2007	Eintracht Frankfurt
2008–2010	Urawa Red Diamonds
2010–2010	Suwon Samsung Bluewings
2011–2012	Shimizu S-Pulse
2013–2014	Tokyo Verdy
2014–2015	SC Sagamihara
2016–today	Okinawa SV
Japan	57 caps, 23 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Japan checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Japan checked 4 October 2026

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Around Takahara in the almanac

One rank above: Takashi Inui at #24.

One rank below: Rui Ramos at #26.

Japan's editorial top five: Hidetoshi Nakata · Shinji Kagawa · Keisuke Honda · Makoto Hasebe · Shunsuke Nakamura.

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