Takumi Minamino

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Minamino's career is marked by historic firsts and consistent excellence. He became the first Japanese player to win the Premier League, a milestone that resonated across Japan and the football world. His six consecutive Austrian Bundesliga titles with Salzburg are a testament to his consistency, while his four Austrian Cups further underline his winning pedigree.His hat-trick against Manchester United in the FA Cup is one of the most memorable individual performances by a Japanese player in English football. At the international level, he has represented Japan in three major tournaments, including the 2022 World Cup. His versatility and professionalism have made him a valued squad member at every club he has played for.

AwardsMinamino's trophy cabinet reflects a career of consistent team success. He won six consecutive Austrian Bundesliga titles and four Austrian Cups with Red Bull Salzburg. At Liverpool, he claimed the 2019–20 Premier League title, becoming the first Japanese player to do so, and added the FA Cup and EFL Cup in 2022. Individually, he was named J.League Best Young Player in 2012.

Honours & Distinctions

First Japanese player to win the Premier League

Premier League·2020

Minamino became the first Japanese player to win the English top flight with Liverpool.

First Japanese player to sign for Liverpool

Liverpool FC·2020

He was the first Japanese player in the club's history.

Records & Feats

First Japanese player to win the Premier League

Historic First·2020

Minamino won the 2019–20 Premier League with Liverpool, a historic first for a Japanese player.