Makoto Hasebe

Japanese footballer, World Cup participant

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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