Mu Kanazaki

is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for club Verspah Oita. He scored the two goals that won the 2016 J1 League final for Kashima Antlers over Urawa Red Diamonds.

Club career

On 25 March 2020, Kanazaki returned to Nagoya Grampus on loan from Sagan Tosu until 31 January 2021. On 15 January 2021, following his season on loan at Nagoya Grampus, Kanazaki signed permanently for the club.

On 24 February 2023, Kanazaki officially announced his transfer to FC Ryukyu after their relegation from the J2 League ahead of the 2023 J3 League season.

International career

Kanazaki made his full international debut for Japan on 20 January 2009 in a 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification against Yemen.

Career statistics

Club

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International

Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kanazaki goal.

Honours

Oita Trinita

• J.League Cup: 2008

Nagoya Grampus

• J1 League: 2010
• Japanese Super Cup: 2011
• J.League Cup: 2021

Kashima Antlers

• J.League Cup: 2015
• J1 League: 2016
• Emperor's Cup: 2016
• Japanese Super Cup: 2017

Individual

• J. League Cup New Hero Award: 2008

References

• Portimonense anuncia regresso de Mu Kanazaki, desporto.sapo.pt, 25 December 2015

External links

• Mu Kanazaki at the Kashima Antlers' official website (archived)