Shinji Okazaki

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Rating

Caps

119

Goals

Life

1986

Clubs

Shimizu S-Pulse, 1. FSV Mainz 05, Leicester City

#13

Editorial rank of 33 for Japan

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Known for pressing, movement and selfless attacking work from wide or central roles; biggest achievements: Premier League title with Leicester City, over 50 Japan goals, multiple World Cups.

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Around Okazaki in the almanac

One rank above: Maya Yoshida at #12.

One rank below: Takefusa Kubo at #14.

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