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Shinji Okazaki profile
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 16 Apr 1986 (39 years)
- Height
- 174 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
- Preferred foot
- Both
- Short name
- S. Okazaki
Shinji Okazaki recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
England vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Scotland vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 28 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Japan vs Bolivia
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 18 Nov 2025 | 3 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Ghana
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Brazil
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Oct 2025 | 3 – 2 |
Netherlands vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 14 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Tunisia vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 21 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Sweden
|
FIFA World Cup | 25 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Shinji Okazaki transfer history (9 moves)
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About Shinji Okazaki
Shinji Okazaki is a 39-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a forward.
Born on 16 April 1986 in Japan, Shinji Okazaki has been eligible for senior professional football since 2003. Shinji Okazaki stands 174 cm tall and weighs 70 kg, and is comfortable on both feet.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Shinji Okazaki's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Netherlands vs Japan in the FIFA World Cup on Sunday 14 June 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: England 0-1 Japan in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this Shinji Okazaki hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Shinji Okazaki
What team does Shinji Okazaki play for?
Shinji Okazaki's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Shinji Okazaki play?
Shinji Okazaki plays as a forward.
How old is Shinji Okazaki?
Shinji Okazaki was born on 16 April 1986, making them 39 years old.
What nationality is Shinji Okazaki?
Shinji Okazaki represents Japan.
How tall is Shinji Okazaki?
Shinji Okazaki stands 174 cm tall and weighs 70 kg.
Is Shinji Okazaki left-footed or right-footed?
Shinji Okazaki is comfortable using both feet.
Does Shinji Okazaki play for the national team?
Shinji Okazaki is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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