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Shinji Ono (小野伸二 Ono Shinji^?, born on September 27, 1979 in Numazu, Shizuoka) is a Japanese football player, who plays as a midfielder for the Japanese national team and Urawa Red Diamonds of J. League is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Numazu (æ²¼æ´¥å¸‚; -shi) is a city located in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. ... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... First international Japan 0 - 5 Republic of China (Tokyo, Japan; May 9, 1917) Biggest win Japan 15 - 0 Philippines (Tokyo, Japan; September 27, 1967) Biggest defeat Japan 2 - 15 Philippines (Tokyo, Japan; September 10, 1917) World Cup Appearances 3 (First in 1998) Best result Round 2, 2002 AFC Asian Cup... The Urawa Red Diamonds ), or Urawa Reds ), are one of the most popular football clubs in the J. League. ... The Japan Professional Football League ), or J.LEAGUE ), is the top professional football (soccer) league in Japan and one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football. ...

Known as Tensai, Japanese for "Genius", from his youth days, Ono is one of the biggest stars in Asian football, known for his vision and versatility, as well as his big smile.[1] Although his primary position is attacking midfielder, he can play anywhere in the midfield, including defensive midfield and either wing. A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ...

Ono grew up in the Japanese soccer hotbed of Shizuoka Prefecture and began his professional career with Urawa Red Diamonds of the J. League in 1998. The same year, he became the youngest member of Japan's 1998 FIFA World Cup team at age 18 and made one appearance as a substitute. Shizuoka Prefecture ) is located in the ChÅ«bu region on HonshÅ« island, Japan. ... The Urawa Red Diamonds ), or Urawa Reds ), are one of the most popular football clubs in the J. League. ... The Japan Professional Football League ), or J.LEAGUE ), is the top professional football (soccer) league in Japan and one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football. ... Qualifying countries The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th staging of the World Cup, was held in France from June 10 to July 12 after 60 years to celebrate the third edition scheduled in 1938. ...

He caught the attention of foreign clubs with his performance at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship in Nigeria, where he captained the Japanese Under-20 side that reached the final. But later that year, he suffered a severe knee injury in a qualification match for the 2000 Olympics with Japan's Under-23 side, forcing him to miss the rest of the season and Olympic qualifying. He did not regain full fitness in time for the Olympics in Sydney and Urawa was relegated to Division 2 in his absence. But rather than move to another J-League club or abroad, Ono stayed with Urawa for the 2000 season and helped the club return to top flight. This article is about the year. ... The FIFA World Youth Championship is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by FÃ©dÃ©ration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). ... The football tournament at the 2000 Summer Olympics was the 20th official Olympic Games football tournament. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ...

After a strong performance at the 2001 Confederations Cup, Ono moved to Feyenoord of the Dutch Eredivisie in 2001. In his first season in Rotterdam, he helped Feyenoord win the 2002 UEFA Cup and emerged as a fan favorite^{[citation needed]}. However, a string of injuries kept him sidelined for long stretches. After he missed the majority of 2004/2005 season, his fourth at De Kuip, the club was ready to sell him. Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... The Confederations Cup The FIFA Confederations Cup is a football (soccer) tournament for national teams, held every four years (previously every two years) by FIFA. It is contested by the winners of each of the six FIFA confederation championships (CAF, CONMEBOL, UEFA, AFC, OFC, CONCACAF), along with the FIFA World... Feyenoord team practice session in 2002. ... The Eredivisie (English: Honorary Division) is the highest football league in the Netherlands. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Nickname: Motto: Sterker door strijd (Stronger through Struggle) Location of Rotterdam Coordinates: , Country Netherlands Province South Holland Government - Mayor Ivo Opstelten - Aldermen Jeannette Baljeu Hamit Karakus Orhan Kaya Lucas Bolsius Jantine Kriens Dominic Schrijer Roelf de Boer Leonard Geluk Area [1] - City 319 kmÂ² (123. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... The UEFA Cup is a football competition for European club teams, organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Feijenoord Stadion, nicknamed de Kuip (the Tub), is a stadium in Rotterdam, completed in 1937. ...

On January 13, 2006, after an unsuccessful attempt to stay in European football, Ono returned to J. League, agreeing a 3-year deal with his old club, Urawa Red Diamonds. [2] [3] January 13 is the 13th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

When fit, Ono is an ever-present member of the Japanese national team. He appeared in the 1998 FIFA World Cup at age 18 and was a key member of the Japanese squad in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He has represented Japan at every age level starting with the U-16 team, and was one of three overage selections at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Although injuries limited Ono to just one appearance in the final round of the qualifiers for the 2006 World Cup and he missed the Confederations Cup in 2003 and 2005, he played in his third World Cup finals in 2006. Qualifying countries The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th staging of the World Cup, was held in France from June 10 to July 12 after 60 years to celebrate the third edition scheduled in 1938. ... Qualifying countries The 2002 FIFA World Cup, the 17th staging of the World Cup, was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30. ... The football (soccer) tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics started on August 11, (two days before the opening ceremony), and ended on August 28. ... Listed below are the dates and results for the 2006 World Cup qualification rounds for Asia. ... â€œ2006 World Cupâ€ redirects here. ... The Confederations Cup The FIFA Confederations Cup is a football (soccer) tournament for national teams, held every four years (previously every two years) by FIFA. It is contested by the winners of each of the six FIFA confederation championships (CAF, CONMEBOL, UEFA, AFC, OFC, CONCACAF), along with the FIFA World... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Individual Honors

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Team Honors

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Club Career Stats

Domestic

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International

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National team

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Goals for national team

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