Akira Kaji

Quick Facts

Full Name	Akira Kaji
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 13, 1980(1980-01-13)
Age	44
Birthplace	Minamiawaji
Country	Japan
Birth City	Minamiawaji
Horoscope	Capricorn

Akira Kaji Biography

Akira Kaji is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on January 13, 1980 in Minamiawaji, Minamiawaji, Japan. Akira Kaji (加地 亮 , Kaji Akira, born 13 January 1980) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.

He gained his first cap for Japan national team when national coach Zico played him on 8 October 2003 in a friendly against Tunisia. He was rated highly by Zico who made him the first-choice right full-back. He was a member of the Japan team who won the 2004 Asian Cup in China. In a 2005 Confederations Cup against Brazil, his goal was disallowed by a controversial offside decision. His first goal for the country finally came on 17 August 2005 in a 2006 World Cup qualification against Iran.

He was transferred to Gamba Osaka at the beginning of the 2006 season and scored in the beginning league match against Urawa Reds. He was selected as a member of the 2006 J.League Best XI. The club won the champions 2007 J.League Cup, 2008 and 2009 Emperor’s Cup. In Asia, the club won the champions 2008 AFC Champions League and the 3rd place 2008 Club World Cup. From 2012, his opportunity to play decreased for injury.

After the 2006 World Cup, Zico was replaced by Ivica Osim who also regularly picks him for the national team. He was a member of the Japan team for the 2007 Asian Cup and played all the Japan games in the tournament. On 20 May 2008 he announced retirement from international football. He played 64 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 2008.

After spending 2 years at Oita, Kaji came back to J1 League in 2002 to play for FC Tokyo. The manager Hiromi Hara made him a regular and assigned a more attacking role. His club won the 2004 J.League Cup by beating Urawa Reds in the final which ended 0–0 after the extra time. The penalty shoot-out was required and his successful conversion as the last penalty taker for Tokyo finally broke the deadlock.

Akira Kaji Net Worth

Akira Kaji is one of the richest Association Football Player from Japan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Akira Kaji 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After graduating from Takigawa Daini High School, Kaji joined Cerezo Osaka in

1998. He made his first league appearance on 25 July 1998 against Avispa Fukuoka. At the club, he found it difficult to break into the first team and was loaned out to J2 League side Oita Trinita at the start of the 2000 season.

Kaji was a member of the Japan U-20 national team for the 1999 World Youth Championship finals where the team finished runners-up.

He made the final squad for the 2006 World Cup finals. In a preparation match against Germany just before the tournament, he injured his ankle when tackled by Bastian Schweinsteiger. Zico considered his replacement but decided to keep him. He missed Japan’s first game in the tournament against Australia with Yuichi Komano filling in for his place, but he returned to the team and played in the rest of the competition.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Akira Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Japan. Akira Kaji celebrates birthday on January 13 of every year.