Yuya Osako

Japanese footballer, FC Köln forward

Yuya Osako - Japanese footballer, FC Köln forward
Born

May 18th, 1990
34 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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