Shinji Okazaki Japanese Footballer Born 1986 in Takarazuka
Shinji Okazaki · association football player and association football coach · Japanese
Biography
Japanese footballer Shinji Okazaki was born on 16 April 1986 in Takarazuka. Teams on record for him include Japan men's national football team (2008–2019) and Shimizu S-Pulse (2005–2010).
His position on record is forward. His career on record begins at Shimizu S-Pulse in 2005. The records show 10 teams, with Japan men's national football team, Leicester City F.C. and Sint-Truidense V.V. among them. He spent 11 years at Japan men's national football team (2008–2019). At Japan men's national football team (2008–2019), his team-mates on record include Atsuto Uchida, Shinji Kagawa and Yūto Nagatomo. Shimizu S-Pulse team-mates from the same years include Kosuke Ota.
Teams
10 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2005–2010 | Shimizu S-Pulse | Forward |
| 2007–2008 | Japan national under-23 football team | Forward |
| 2008–2019 | Japan men's national football team | Forward |
| 2011–2013 | VfB Stuttgart | Forward |
| 2013–2015 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | Forward |
| 2015–2019 | Leicester City F.C. | Forward |
| 2019 | Málaga CF | Forward |
| 2019–2021 | Sociedad Deportiva Huesca | Forward |
| 2021–2022 | FC Cartagena | Forward |
| 2022–2024 | Sint-Truidense V.V. | Forward |
Shinji Okazaki on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 137K @shinjiokazaki_official
- Engagement rate
- 0.77% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 1,051
- Average comments
- 4 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Shinji Okazaki?
Shinji Okazaki is 40 years old, born on 16 April 1986 in Takarazuka.
What is Shinji Okazaki known for?
Shinji Okazaki is a forward who has played for Japan men's national football team and Shimizu S-Pulse.
How tall is Shinji Okazaki?
Shinji Okazaki is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What is Shinji Okazaki’s nationality?
Shinji Okazaki is Japanese, born in Takarazuka.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q310612), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: jeollo von http://www.vfb-exklusiv.de · CC BY-SA 3.0
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