Yoichiro Kakitani

Awards & Honours

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Yoichiro Kakitani's career was defined by his role in Japan's 2013 East Asian Cup triumph, where his brace against South Korea secured the title. At club level, he was a key figure in Cerezo Osaka's 2017 double, winning both the J. League Cup and the Emperor's Cup, followed by the Super Cup in 2018.These six senior titles, combined with over 300 club appearances, mark him as a significant figure in Japanese football, though individual accolades were not a hallmark of his career.

AwardsKakitani's trophy cabinet includes team honours won with Japan and Cerezo Osaka. He was part of the Japan squad that won the East Asian Cup in 2013, and with Cerezo Osaka he lifted the J. League Cup and Emperor's Cup in 2017, followed by the Super Cup in 2018.