Makoto Hasebe

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Hasebe's career is a study in sustained excellence. He is the most capped Asian player in Bundesliga history, surpassing the legendary Cha Bum-kun. His 114 caps for Japan place him among the top ten in his country's history. He captained his nation at three World Cups, a rare feat. His leadership and professionalism were recognized by his peers, and he retired with the respect of the football world.

AwardsHasebe's trophy cabinet includes the Bundesliga title with Wolfsburg in 2009, the DFB-Pokal with Frankfurt, and the UEFA Europa League in 2022. On the international stage, he captained Japan to the 2011 Asian Cup. He also holds the record for most Bundesliga appearances by an Asian player, a testament to his remarkable consistency.

Honours & Distinctions

Bundesliga Champion

Bundesliga·2009

Won the German league title with VfL Wolfsburg.

UEFA Europa League Winner

UEFA·2022

Won the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt.

AFC Asian Cup Winner

AFC·2011

Captained Japan to victory in the Asian Cup.

Rankings & Lists

#1st

Most Bundesliga appearances by an Asian player

Bundesliga·2020

Records & Feats

Most Bundesliga appearances by an Asian player

Career Milestone·2020

Surpassed Cha Bum-kun's record of 384 appearances in 2020.