Keisuke Honda
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
Keisuke Honda's career is marked by historic firsts. He is the first professional footballer to score on six continents and the first Asian player to score against a nation from every continent. These records highlight his global journey across clubs in Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and Africa. His leadership in Japan's 2011 AFC Asian Cup victory, where he was named Player of the Tournament, cements his legacy as one of Asia's greatest footballers. Off the pitch, his transition into venture capital with a $100 million fund shows his vision beyond sports.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
UN Foundation Global Advocate for Youth
Appointed as a global advocate for youth, focusing on education and empowerment.
First professional player to score on six continents
Scored goals in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, and South America.
First Asian player to score against a nation from every continent
Scored against Senegal in the 2018 World Cup, completing the set.
Rankings & Lists
Pantheon Global Popularity Ranking (Soccer Players)
Pantheon Popularity Ranking (Japan)
Pantheon Popularity Ranking (Japanese Soccer Players)
Pantheon Popularity Ranking (People Born in 1986)
Magazine Covers
Forbes Asia
December 2025
Japanese Football Star-Turned-Venture Capitalist Keisuke Honda Is Hot On AI
Records & Feats
First professional footballer to score on six continents
Honda scored goals in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, and South America during his club and international career.
First Asian player to score against a nation from every continent
After scoring against Senegal in the 2018 World Cup, Honda became the first Asian to have scored against teams from all six inhabited continents.