Shinji Kagawa - When playing for Japan, it means that I carry my co

When playing for Japan, it means that I carry my country on my shoulders and I feel a different kind of pressure as I am expected to do more when playing for Japan.

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Kagawa, Shinji. "Kagawa feels weight of expectation." FIFA.com, FIFA, 18 June 2014.

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About the Author

Shinji Kagawa

Born: March 17, 1989
Nationality: Japanese
Profession: Athlete

Biography

Shinji Kagawa is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Greek club PAOK and the Japan national team. Kagawa began his professional career in his homeland with Cerezo Osaka before joining Borussia Dortmund in 2010. After two years with Dortmund, Kagawa signed for Manchester United on a four-year contract. Two years later, he returned to Dortmund. He is known for his "vision, technique, movement and deft passing". Kagawa holds the records for most appearances and goals by a Japanese player in UEFA club competitions.

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