Japan’s Top 20 Male Celebs (Part 2)

After all the singers and actors, let’s take a look at those Japanese sportsmen who have earned their celebrity status through their finesse in the world of sports.

15. Hidetoshi NAKATA 中田英寿

Hidetoshi Nakata (中田英寿 born January 22, 1977 in Yamanashi, Japan) is a retired Japanese football player. He was one of the most famous Asian footballers of his generation. He is known as a fashion icon, regularly attending runway shows and wearing designer fashion.

14. Eiji KAWASHIMA 川島永嗣

Eiji Kawashima (川島永嗣 born March 20, 1983 in Saitama, Japan) is a Japanese goalkeeper currently playing for Lierse S.K. in the Belgian First Division and for the Japan national football team.

13. Yuichi KOMANO 駒野友一

Yuichi Komano (駒野友一 born June 25, 1981 in Kainan, Wakayama) is a Japanese football player. He missed a penalty in a penalty shoot-out against Paraguay in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

12. Makoto HASEBE 長谷部誠

Name: Makoto HASEBE (長谷部誠)
Date of Birth: 18 January 1984
Height: 177cm
Weight: 66kg
Position: MF

11. Keisuke HONDA 本田圭佑

Keisuke Honda (本田圭佑 born 13 June 1986) is a Japanese footballer who currently plays for Russian Premier League side CSKA Moscow. He is a midfielder and can also play as a left full back and as an attacking striker.

Previously on QC:
Japanese Soccer Player, Keisuke Honda