Japanese footballer
 is a Japanese professional footballer who currently plays for J3 League club FC Ryukyu. He scored the two goals that won the 2016 J1 League final for Kashima Antlers over Urawa Red Diamonds.
Club career.
On 25 March 2020, Kanazaki returned to Nagoya Grampus on loan from Sagan Tosu until 31 January 2021. On 15 January 2021, following his season on loan at Nagoya Grampus, Kanazaki signed permanently for the club.
On 24 February 2023, Kanazaki officially announced his transfer to FC Ryukyu after their relegation from the J2 League ahead of the 2023 J3 League season.
International career.
Kanazaki made his full international debut for Japan on 20 January 2009 in a 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification against Yemen.
 "As of 24 February 2023".
"Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kanazaki goal."
Honours.
Oita Trinita
Nagoya Grampus
Kashima Antlers
Individual
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