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Keisuke Honda
本田圭佑
	Honda playing for CSKA Moscow in 2013
Personal information
Full name	Keisuke Honda
Date of birth	13 June 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth	Settsu, Osaka, Japan
Height	1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team	CSKA Moscow
Number	74
Youth career
	Settsu FC
1999–2001	Gamba Osaka
2002–2004	Seiryō High School
Senior career*
Years	Team
2005–2007	Nagoya Grampus
2008–2010	VVV-Venlo
2010–2013	CSKA Moscow
International career‡
2005	Japan U-20
2006–2008	Japan U-23
2008–	Japan
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 May 2013; ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:08, 22 June 2013 (UTC)

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Keisuke Honda (本田圭佑, Honda Keisuke, born 13 June 1986) is a Japanese footballer who plays for Everton FC and the Japan national football team. He plays as a central attacking midfielder, but he can equally play as a second striker or a deep-lying playmaker. He is also known for his free-kicks, dribbling and static ball specialist.

Early career

Club career

Venlo

On 16 January 2008, Honda signed a two and half-year deal with Eredivisie side VVV-Venlo. The team was relegated to the Eerste Divisie, the second division after the 07–08 season and was in the division for the 08–09 season. In the 08–09 season, he scored 16 goals in 36 league appearances to help the team to be promoted to Eredivisie for the 09–10 season. He became known as 'Keizer Keisuke' (Emperor Keisuke) among the fans of VVV-Venlo.^[1]

Everton

On 28 June Keisuke Honda agreed a deal with English club Everton. The deal sees the play maker contracted at everton until 2016. The players agent confirmed the transfer early Friday morning 28 June on his offical twitter page. Quoted as saying "Keisuke is looking forward to his time at Everton and can't wait to get started in the English premier league." Keisuke Honda had offers from all over Europe turning down offers from big clubs such as; AC Milan and Everton's Mersyside rivals Liverpool. He was unable to join his boyhood hero's Glasgow Rangers due to their transfer ban until 1st September 2013, so has joined Everton but his long term plans is to join Rangers and be part of the most successful club side in world football.

International career

Honda with Japan National Football Team kit

Senior career

He was a member of the Japan team for 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship and played for U-23 national team, that qualified for 2008 Summer Olympics football tournament finals. He made a full international debut for Japan on 22 June 2008 in a FIFA World Cup qualifier against Bahrain. On 14 July 2008, he was formally named as one of the midfielders of the Japanese U-23 national football team for the Beijing Olympics football competition.^[2] He scored his first goal for senior national team on 27 May 2009 in a friendly match against Chile at Nagai Stadium in Osaka. He is given the nickname "Emperor Keisuke". He has scored 15 goals in 45 games for the Japan national football team from his debut in 2008, onwards.

2010 World Cup

Honda scored Japan's winning goal in their first 2010 World Cup match against Cameroon, finishing off Daisuke Matsui's cross into the top left corner of the net and this was the only goal in the match. His performance in the game gained him the Man of the Match Award from FIFA. In the final group-stage game against Denmark, he scored a magnificent free kick in the 17th minute from 30 yards out before turning provider for Shinji Okazaki after making his way into the penalty area, with a Cruyff Turn that beat a Denmark player, in the 88th minute to make the score 3–1 to Japan, a performance that earned him the man of the match award once more and Japan qualified for the second round where they were eliminated by Paraguay after 0–0 a.e.t. and 3–5 at penalties (Honda scored his penalty).^[3] Jonathan Wilson of The Guardian cited him as a 'false nine': a player superficially employed as a centre forward but moving deeper to pull the opposition defence around the pitch.^[4]

2011 AFC Asian Cup

Honda was included in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup by coach Alberto Zaccheroni. In the game against Syria he scored a penalty kick making the score 2–1 for Japan. He earned player of the match for that game. In the semi-finals against Korea Republic, he took a penalty kick, but was blocked by Jung Sung-Ryong. However, in the penalty shoot out of the game, he scored. Again, he earned player of the match. Honda was awarded the most valuable player of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup.

2014 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honda missed majority of the of the AFC third round of 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification due to injury he picked up while playing for his club. During the fourth round of qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on 3 June 2012 Japan's first game in Group B against Oman, Honda scored a beautiful volley just eleven minutes into the game. The game ended 3–0 a win for Japan. He however continued his scoring streak for the next match against Jordan on 8 June 2012. During this game he managed to earn himself a hat-trick scoring during the 22, 31, and 53 minutes. Japan went on to win 6–0. He also played a crucial role during their match against Australia on 12 June 2012, during a corner kick, he assisted a goal which was scored by Yuzo Kurihara. The game however, ended in a 1–1 draw. He missed a couple of friendly games and one qualification game due to injury from club duty. He was not named on the 23-man squad sheet during Japan's shocking loss to Jordan (2–1) on 26 March 2013 due to injury. Although not 100 percent fit, Honda was named in the 23-sqaud man team sheet for the game against Australia on 4 June 2013 just after winning the Russian Cup for his club. All Japan needed from this match was a draw to secure their place for Brazil. He managed to score a goal via penalty kick during extra time from a handball from Matt McKay (Honda crossed the ball to one of the attacking players and the ball hit McKay's arm), making the score 1–1. With the goal, Honda secured Japan's qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Personal life

Keisuke Honda's older brother was also a footballer. Honda's great-uncle Daisaburo was a canoeist who represented Japan in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Daisaburo's son Tamon Honda participated in three Olympic Games in freestyle wrestling in 1984, 1988, and 1992 and is now a professional wrestler.^[5]　He married a kindergarten teacher in 2008, named Misako. He also has a son.

Career statistics

As of 9 December 2012.

Club

Club	Season	League and Division	League		Cup¹		League Cup²		Continental³		Other⁴		Total
Club	Season	League and Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Nagoya Grampus	2004	J. League Division 1	0	0	-		1	0	-		-		1	0
	2005		31	2	2	0	2	0	-		-		35	2
	2006		29	6	1	0	4	2	-		-		34	8
	2007		30	3	2	0	3	0	-		-		35	3
	Total		90	11	5	0	10	2	-		-		105	13
Venlo	2007–08	Eredivisie	14	2	-		-		-		3	0	17	2
	2008–09	Eerste Divisie	36	16	1	0	-		-		-		37	16
	2009–10	Eredivisie	18	6	2	2	-		-		-		20	8
	Total		68	24	3	2	-		-		3	0	74	26
CSKA	2010	Russian Premier League	28	4	5	0	-		12	2	1	0	46	6
	2011–12		25	8	1	0	-		1	0	1	0	28	8
	2012–13		23	7	3	1	-		2	1	-		28	9
	Total		76	19	9	1	-		15	3	2	0	102	23
Career total			234	54	17	3	10	2	15	3	5	0	281	62

¹Includes Emperor's Cup and Russian Cup.

²Includes J. League Cup.

³Includes UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.

⁴Includes Eredivisie/Eerste Divisie Relegation and Russian Super Cup.

International

Japan national team
Year	Apps	Goals
2008	1	0
2009	10	3
2010	12	3
2011	8	2
2012	10	4
2013	4	3
Total	45	15

International goals

Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first.

Under-23

#	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	7 August 2006	Qinhuangdao Olympic Stadium, Qinhuangdao	China	1–0	2–0	Friendly Match
2.	29 November 2006	Qatar SC Stadium, Doha	Pakistan	1–0	3–2	2006 Asian Games
3.	18 April 2007	Abbasiyyin Stadium, Damascus	Syria	1–0	2–0	2008 Summer Olympics qualification
4.	16 May 2007	Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong	Hong Kong	3–0	4–0	2008 Summer Olympics qualification
5.	17 November 2007	My Dinh National Stadium, Hanoi	Vietnam	3–0	4–0	2008 Summer Olympics qualification

Senior team

#	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	27 May 2009	Nagai Stadium, Osaka	Chile	4–0	4–0	2009 Kirin Cup
2.	10 October 2009	Nissan Stadium, Yokohama	Scotland	2–0	2–0	Friendly Match (2009 Kirin Challenge Cup)
3.	14 October 2009	Miyagi Stadium, Rifu	Togo	5–0	5–0	Friendly Match (2009 Kirin Challenge Cup)
4.	3 March 2010	Toyota Stadium, Toyota	Bahrain	2–0	2–0	2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification
5.	14 June 2010	Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein	Cameroon	1–0	1–0	2010 FIFA World Cup
6.	24 June 2010	Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg	Denmark	1–0	3–1	2010 FIFA World Cup
7.	13 January 2011	Qatar SC Stadium, Doha	Syria	2–1	2–1	2011 AFC Asian Cup
8.	10 August 2011	Sapporo Dome, Sapporo	South Korea	2–0	3–0	Friendly Match (2011 Kirin Challenge Cup)
9.	3 June 2012	Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama	Oman	1–0	3–0	2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
10.	8 June 2012	Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama	Jordan	2–0	6–0	2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
11.				3–0
12.				5–0
13.	6 February 2013	Home's Stadium Kobe, Kobe	Latvia	2–0	3–0	Friendly
14.	4 June 2013	Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama	Australia	1–1	1–1	2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
15.	19 June 2013	Itaipava Arena Pernambuco, Recife	Italy	1–0	3–4	2013 FIFA Confederations Cup
As of 19 June 2013.^[6]

Appearances in major competitions

Team	Competition	Category	Appearances		Goals	Team Result
Team	Competition	Category	Start	Sub	Goals	Team Result
Japan	2005 FIFA World Youth Championship	U-20	1	0	0	Round of 16
Japan	2008 Summer Olympics qualification	U-22	10	0	3	Qualified
Japan	2008 Summer Olympics	U-23	3	0	0	Round 1
Japan	2010 FIFA World Cup qualification	Senior	1	2	0	Qualified
Japan	2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification	Senior	1	2	1	Qualified
Japan	2010 FIFA World Cup	Senior	4	0	2	Round of 16
Japan	2011 AFC Asian Cup	Senior	5	0	1	Champions

Awards and honours

Japan

AFC Asian Cup (1) : 2011

Club

VVV-Venlo

Eerste Divisie (1) : 2008–09

CSKA Moscow

Individual

AFC Asian Cup Most Valuable Player (1) : 2011
Japanese Footballer of the Year (1) : 2010
In the list of 33 best football players of the championship of Russia (1): 2010
Eerste Divisie Player of the Year (1): 2008–09

References

^ Cite error: The named reference uefa was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ Goal.com (14 July 2008). "Japan Name Olympic Squad". Retrieved 17 July 2008.
^ Sheringham, Sam (24 June 2010). "Denmark 1–3 Japan". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
^ Wilson, Jonathan (11 July 2010). "The Question: What have been the tactical lessons of World Cup 2010?". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 12 July 2010.
^ asahi.com 一人立つ、夢への舞台サッカー・本田圭佑さん – 家族物語 - retrieved on 13 February 2009
^ http://uk.soccerway.com/players/keisuke-honda/5797/matches/

External links

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ESPN Profile
pfc-cska.org Profile

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[2] Goal.com (14 July 2008). "Japan Name Olympic Squad". Retrieved 17 July 2008.

[3] Sheringham, Sam (24 June 2010). "Denmark 1–3 Japan". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 24 June 2010.

[4] Wilson, Jonathan (11 July 2010). "The Question: What have been the tactical lessons of World Cup 2010?". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 12 July 2010.

[5] sahi.com 一人立つ、夢への舞台サッカー・本田圭佑さん – 家族物語 - retrieved on 13 February 2009

[6] ttp://uk.soccerway.com/players/keisuke-honda/5797/matches/

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-On 28 June Keisuke Honda agreed a deal with English club Everton. The deal sees the play maker  contracted at everton until 2016. The players agent confirmed the transfer early Friday morning 28 June on his offical twitter page. Quoted as saying "Keisuke is looking forward to his time at Everton and can't wait to get started in the English premier league." Keisuke Honda had offers from all over Europe turning down offers from big clubs such as; AC Milan and Everton's Mersyside rivals Liverpool.
+On 28 June Keisuke Honda agreed a deal with English club Everton. The deal sees the play maker  contracted at everton until 2016. The players agent confirmed the transfer early Friday morning 28 June on his offical twitter page. Quoted as saying "Keisuke is looking forward to his time at Everton and can't wait to get started in the English premier league." Keisuke Honda had offers from all over Europe turning down offers from big clubs such as; AC Milan and Everton's Mersyside rivals Liverpool. He was unable to join his boyhood hero's Glasgow Rangers due to their transfer ban until 1st September 2013, so has joined Everton but his long term plans is to join Rangers and be part of the most successful club side in world football.
 ==International career==