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Shinji Okazaki
About Shinji Okazaki
Shinji Okazaki is a retired Japanese Forward born on April 16, 1986. During a career spanning 19 years across 8 clubs, Shinji Okazaki carved out a memorable legacy in the world of football. Their journey through various leagues and countries tells the story of a player who left a lasting mark on the beautiful game.
Career Timeline
Sint-Truiden
2022 — 2024🇧🇪 Belgium
Cartagena
2021 — 2022🇪🇸 Spain
SD Huesca
2019 — 2021🇪🇸 Spain
Málaga
2019 — 2019🇪🇸 Spain
Leicester City
2015 — 2019🏴 England
Mainz 05
2013 — 2015🇩🇪 Germany
VfB Stuttgart
2011 — 2013🇩🇪 Germany
Shimizu S-Pulse
2005 — 2011🇯🇵 Japan
Career Statistics
159
Goals
38
Assists
613
Matches Played
Fun Facts
1With his bicycle kick goal against Newcastle United, he won Leicester City's Goal of the Season award in 2016.
2He participated in three FIFA World Cups with Japan: 2010, 2014, and 2018, being a pillar in the attack.
3In 2011, he was named The World's Top Goal Scorer by the IFFHS for his 15 goals with the national team.
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