Shinji Okazaki

Shinji Okazaki is a professional footballer from Japan, born on April 16, 1986, in Hyogo. He is widely known for his speed, agility, and goal-scoring ability. Shinji started his football journey at a local club before moving to Shimizu S-Pulse in the J1 League. His outstanding performances caught the attention of European clubs, leading him to play for teams like Stuttgart in Germany and Leicester City in England. Notably, Shinji won the Premier League with Leicester City in the 2015-2016 season, becoming the first Japanese player to achieve this feat. He continues to be a respected figure in Japanese football.

Some of his career Achievements:-

• Won the Premier League with the Leicester team in 2016
• Honored with the AFC International Footballer of the Year in 2016
• He was a part of the Japanese team who won the AFC Asian Cup in 2011
• He was selected as the “Man of the Match” in the 2016-17 EFL Cup in which he scored his first league goal of the season.