Shinji Kagawa is one of those football players who just had this magical touch, like he was born to play the game.

Kagawa started making waves back in Japan, playing for Cerezo Osaka. In his time at this squad he scored 55 goals in 125 appearances. And that's where the big boys of Europe started to notice.

In 2010, Borussia Dortmund came calling. And honestly, it was like the perfect match. The 1xBet website also has great wagers that can be made on Borussia Dortmund too.

Under Jürgen Klopp, Dortmund was on the rise, and Kagawa fit right in. In his first season, he scored 8 goals in just 18 Bundesliga games before an injury slowed him down. But come 2011-2012 he performed even better, with things like:

• 13 goals;
• 8 assists;
• and all of this in 31 matches.

He helped Dortmund not only win the Bundesliga but also complete the domestic double by winning the DFB-Pokal. That season, he had a total of 17 goals and 13 assists in all competitions.

Trying other horizons

Now, let’s talk about his move to Manchester United in 2012. You have a chance to enjoy your football betting at the 1xBet platform, which can also be made on the Red Devils too.

Sir Alex Ferguson had his eyes on him, and when Sir Alex wants you, you know you’re doing something right. Kagawa was the first Japanese player to ever sign for Manchester United, which was a big deal. In his first season at United, he made 20 Premier League appearances, scoring 6 goals. One of the standout moments was a hat-trick against Norwich City, making him the first Asian player to score a Premier League hat-trick. When enjoying all your football betting at the 1xBet platform, you also have chances of wagering on the Premier League.

Playing for the national team

Kagawa made his international debut in 2008 and quickly became a key player for Japan. He represented the national team in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, helping them win the tournament. Kagawa played in two FIFA World Cups (2014 and 2018), contributing with his playmaking skills and versatility. Feel free to place online live bet at the 1xBet website on the FIFA World Cup too.

Despite injuries limiting his impact in some tournaments, he scored 31 goals in 97 appearances, making him one of Japan's all-time top scorers. Kagawa's creativity and vision have been vital in Japan's attack, solidifying his status as one of the most influential Japanese players of his generation. The Japanese national team is another squad where an online live bet can also be placed at the 1xBet platform too.

Disclaimer:

1XBET is regulated by the Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board. Betting is addictive and can be psychologically harmful

25+