Yuya Osako
Japanese footballer, FC Köln forward
Born
May 18th, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Japan
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This footballer began his professional career with the J. League club, Kashima Antlers, and contributed to their 2011 league championship title. In 2014, moved to Germany to join 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga. Represented the Japan national team in multiple international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup. Played a key role in Japan's victory in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, scoring important goals during the tournament.
Won the 2011 AFC Asian Cup with Japan
Competed in the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups
Scored in the 2011 J. League Championship final
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