“Sylvio's the name and I can get you inside LID with no problem, I hold a very high standard and my father is elected to be this town's next mayor.”
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Shinji Okazaki
Shinji Okazaki is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a forward. He is best known for winning the Premier League with Leicester City in 2016. He is currently the manager of FC Basara Mainz.
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Born 16 April 1986 · Q310612
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Yuki Judai. Though I indeed last to your cards, my soul itself is another matter. But, in any case. I have been defeated, but my true form is the darkness. I can easily be revived in this world!
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2026· 5 entries
“Yuki Judai. Though I indeed last to your cards, my soul itself is another matter. But, in any case. I have been defeated, but my true form is the darkness. I can easily be revived in this world!”
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“When did the circus came to town?(Yuya: It didn't. I'm your opponent.) Don't tell me you're the son of Yusho!? (Yuya:Yep! The one and only. So are you ready to get this show on a road? Or should I say, on a castle?)”
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“Time to swing into action! Ok Pendulum, you swung his way now you'll swing-my way! I'll use my Timegazer magician and stargazer magician to set the Pendulum scale! I'm taking control of this Duel starting now ! I can summon monsters all from Level 2 to 7 all at the same time!”
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Yahoo! Sports: Shinji Okazaki's big new role may signal return to Leicester one day
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2024· 2 entries
BBC: Shinji Okazaki: Ex-Leicester forward and Premier League title winner announces retirement
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The Asahi Shimbun: SOCCER/ Former Japan forward Okazaki to retire at end of season
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2022· 1 entry
Played for Sint-Truidense V.V. (2022–2024) — 37 appearances, 1 goals.
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2021· 1 entry
Played for FC Cartagena (2021–2022) — 32 appearances, 2 goals.
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2020· 1 entry
Won: Segunda División with SD Huesca (2019–20).
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2019· 3 entries
Played for Sociedad Deportiva Huesca (2019–2021) — 62 appearances, 13 goals.
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Played for Málaga CF (2019–2019) — 0 appearances, 0 goals.
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Joined Malaga in 2019.
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2016· 5 entries
ESPN: Shinji Okazaki and Marc Albrighton take Leicester into UCL Round of 16
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Won the English Premier League with Leicester (2015-2016).
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Won: Premier League with Leicester City (2015–16).
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Won award: AFC International Footballer of the Year (2016).
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Won award: Best Footballer in Asia (2016).
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2015· 3 entries
ESPN: Shinji Okazaki's arrival at Leicester City signals their intent
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Played for Leicester City F.C. (2015–2019) — 114 appearances, 14 goals.
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Joined Leicester in 2015.
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2013· 3 entries
Runner-up: DFB-Pokal with VfB Stuttgart (2012–13).
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Joined Mainz in 2013.
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Played for 1. FSV Mainz 05 (2013–2015) — 65 appearances, 27 goals.
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2011· 5 entries
Won the AFC Asian Cup with Japan (2011).
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Won: Kirin Cup with Japan (2011).
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Won: AFC Asian Cup with Japan (2011).
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Played for VfB Stuttgart (2011–2013) — 63 appearances, 10 goals.
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Joined Stuttgart in 2011.
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2009· 3 entries
Won award: IFFHS World's Top Goal Scorer (2009).
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Won: Kirin Cup with Japan (2009).
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Won award: J.League Best XI (2009).
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2008· 1 entry
Played for Japan men's national football team (2008–2019) — 119 appearances, 50 goals.
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2007· 1 entry
Played for Japan national under-23 football team (2007–2008) — 14 appearances, 1 goals.
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2005· 2 entries
Played for Shimizu S-Pulse (2005–2010) — 121 appearances, 42 goals.
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Joined Shimizu S-Pulse in 2005.
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2004· 1 entry
Okazaki signed full professional terms with Shimizu S-Pulse the following year
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1986· 1 entry
Born 1986-04-16.
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