Makoto Hasebe
Japanese footballer, World Cup participant
Born
January 18th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Japan
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A footballer played as a midfielder, primarily in the Bundesliga and the Japan national team. Made significant contributions during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, representing Japan. Played for clubs such as Eintracht Frankfurt, winning the DFB-Pokal in 2018. Demonstrated versatility by functioning as a defensive midfielder and a center-back throughout a professional career that spanned over a decade.
Represented Japan in the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Won DFB-Pokal with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2018
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