<b>Maybe more than 20 years later, we will still think of the blue fox miracle created by Mahrez, Vardy, Kanter and others, but we may really ignore the silent dedication of Shinji Okazaki. This leicester warrior, over time, may indeed be forgotten by us, but I believe that he will not regret it, in this world full of copper smell, still follow the little boy inside. thesefootballtimes.co author Kaustabh pandey tells the story of Shinji Okazaki. </b>
No team can succeed with the efforts of a few players. Like a puzzle, the lack of a piece is not complete. It is precisely because of this that all walks of life, but to succeed, all kinds of people need to play the greatest role in their different positions. Those who do not have the determination to pursue their goals, those who only pursue their goals when they are concerned, they cannot achieve their goals, and only those who work harder than others have the opportunity to realize their dreams. The Blue Fox Miracle of 2016 actually has similarities: each player of the Blue Fox has shown its own unique charm, and the Blue Fox Miracle is special because they show the infinite charm that others underestimate.
On 7 May 2016, Leicester City celebrated its victory at home. The King Power Stadium that day was like a blue ocean, and the players were like little fish in this vast ocean. The miracle of the Blue Fox spread throughout the world, and even people who did not watch the Premier League had probably heard of this fairy tale. When team captain Morgan lifted the championship trophy, there was a player who stood behind his reveling teammates who looked like he wanted to join the revelry crowd but seemed to be caught up in his own world. He worked wonders with the rest of Leicester City's players, but he humbly stood aside in moments of revelry and did not exaggerate in celebration.
<b>Shinji Okazaki has never been a top star, or he himself doesn't want to be a player in the spotlight. Okazaki is cautious in everything he does, and he is indispensable in Leicester City, just as oxygen is to us. We knew oxygen was a necessity for survival, but we never cared about it, and so did Shinji Okazaki, the Japan international who was Leicester City's oxygen. </b>
In his first season with Leicester City, Shinji Okazaki won the league championship with the team, becoming a previously overlooked gem. Admittedly, in the game, Shinji Okazaki's efforts even surpassed those of his teammates, but he never wanted to ask for it. All he does is help the team to win, in one way or another. Even with such a high-profile start, Shinji Okazaki did not want to back down in the face of a more difficult road ahead.
Shinji Okazaki is a microcosm of Japanese football – a strong will, a gritty courage that inspires Leicester to move forward. In the game, Shinji Okazaki's hard work was also a great help to Vardy and Mahrez, and while seeing the excellent performance of the Blue Fox Twins, we really can't ignore the importance of Shinji Okazaki. Shinji Okazaki is meticulous in his games and training, and he is the kind of player who is willing to be the hero behind the scenes. According to former Leicester City manager Ranieri: "He's like an alarm clock, constantly reminding his teammates. ”
In the season when the Blue Foxes won the championship, Shinji Okazaki scored five goals, but this result is really not bad, after all, he has taken on more dirty work in the frontcourt. He is not a glory-seeking player, and his performance in the game reflects his crazy love of football.
Shinji Okazaki's love of football has sprouted since he was young. At the age of 18, he became a member of Shimizu Agitator and grew rapidly, far exceeding expectations. In the 2004/2005 season, Shinji Okazaki made his debut in shimizu's finale against Sanfrecce Hiroshima – although the debut was only 11 minutes long, he laid a solid foundation for him to sit on the front line next season.
Shinji Okazaki did not score a goal for a long time with Shimizu Agitator, and it was not until his second appearance in the 2007/2008 season that Shinji Okazaki scored his debut goal, and he also played only 11 minutes in this game. That season, Shinji Okazaki scored a total of 10 goals for the team, and for him, it was really a huge breakthrough. <b>Shimizu agitated to eventually finish fourth in the league, and Shinji Okazaki also used his outstanding performance to be called up by the Japanese u23 national team to represent Japan in the Olympic Games. </b>
In the following season, Shinji Okazaki scored a total of 14 goals, making him one of the most troublesome strikers for defenders in the J-League in Japan. However, at this time, Shinji Okazaki did not have much chance in Europe - even though he was the main force of Shimizu's agitation and accompanied the Blue Warriors to the World Cup in South Africa, the European team seemed to have no interest in him at all. Perhaps because many people at the time thought that there were too many shortcomings in Shinji Okazaki, but it turned out that these determinations were not his weaknesses.
<b>Shinji Okazaki is not the strongest player on the field, nor is he the fastest player, but he is definitely the player with the most willpower. He constantly presses the opponent's defense during the game, creating offensive opportunities for his teammates. While playing shimizu agitation, Shinji Okazaki also showed the characteristics of his wide range of activities. </b>
In the domestic league, Shinji Okazaki's performance is not particularly outstanding, but his performance in the national team is indeed impressive. In 37 games, Shinji Okazaki scored 21 goals. His excellent performance in the national team also attracted the attention of Bundesliga relegation team Stuttgart, who was desperate to find a striker who could score goals and help the team out of the relegation dilemma. In the Asian Cup in Qatar, the Blue Samurai defeated Australia in the final to win the championship trophy, while the Japanese national team was on the way to the championship, and Shinji Okazaki's three goals were also extremely valuable.
<b>After joining Stuttgart, Shinji Okazaki's ability was also fully utilized, he had full freedom on the field and was well present at the front. </b>Although the presence of Hanik and Boglebniac put a lot of competitive pressure on the Japanese, he showed great determination, and he always created huge offensive space for his teammates in the front.
In the 2011/2012 season, Shinji Okazaki scored only seven goals in Stuttgart, not many goals, but still impressed the fans. This included a goal from a long range shot that broke Schalke in the first round and a header against Hanover. Although he himself said it was difficult to play on the left side, he continued to work hard and even earned the title of "Japanese Kuyt" in Germany.
With the help of Labadia, Shinji Okazaki has gradually integrated into German culture, which also makes Shinji Okazaki always follow the instructions of the head coach and do his best to make the coach satisfied. <b>At first, Shinji Okazaki was not very familiar with German and English, but he still won honors and respect with his good performances. In Stuttgart, a team with a long history and worship of heroes, Shinji Okazaki has also become the hero of the team. </b>
Shinji Okazaki even wrote a book about how he adapted to German football. The book was critically acclaimed as soon as it was launched, and in the book, Shinji Okazaki said that he was "untalented and skilled" and that he was "too slow" and "not good at heading". He sees the book as a tool for self-assessment and will also play a huge role in his future career.
In the summer of 2013, Shinji Okazaki moved to Mainz. Although his performances in the 2012/2013 season were somewhat subdued, this did not hinder his progress. Under Tuchel's high-pressure training, Shinji Okazaki once again shone brightly. <b>"When we played against Stuttgart, I was following Shinji Okazaki and I really appreciated his running ability and work efficiency," Tuchel said. </b>
Shinji Okazaki had a more glorious moment in Mainz than ever before. He was placed in a single forward position and used dexterous running positions to help the team create offensive opportunities and pressure opposing defenders. In his first season at Mainz, Shinji Okazaki scored 15 goals, the most in his career season – and eventually Mainz finished seventh in the Bundesliga.
Shinji Okazaki was never seen as a star player, nor did he want to be a star player. In an interview with Bundesliga media, Shinji Okazaki was asked how he saw himself as a superstar in Japan, saying: "I don't think I'm a superstar. When I go out on the streets in Japan, I'm often stopped, but I just try to relax. I want to be myself, autograph or take a group photo. Maybe I do it because I don't consider myself a star player. ”
After Tuchel left Mainz, Caspar Yulemann became the new head coach. Under him, Shinji Okazaki had more assists, while he also scored 12 goals this season (Mainz ranked twelfth this season). In the summer of 2015, Shinji Okazaki's contract with Mainz expired, and the Japanese became a member of Leicester City on a free transfer.
The news of Shinji Okazaki's transfer to Leicester City is really not a big news, the transfer fee is not high, and the players are not big stars. But Ranieri, who was leicester city coach at the time, knew what kind of player he was getting, and Shinji Okazaki also got a good playing environment because of Ranieri.
In the 2015/2016 season, Shinji Okazaki's performance fully demonstrated his characteristics. Leicester City are at the top of the table, and the Japanese maintain their unique style of play and quietly contribute to the team. <b>Although he has only scored five goals for the team this season, Ranieri understands how important the Japanese striker is to Leicester City. </b>
In summary, many people may not have noticed the importance of Shinji Okazaki, but Ranieri noticed. There is no doubt that Kante, Mahrez and Vardy were the heroes of the Blue Fox miracle, but we really can't imagine what problems Leicester City, which lacked Shinji Okazaki, would have had that season. The Japanese have connected every player from Leicester City, and his non-stop running inspires every player. Without Shinji Okazaki, perhaps the Blue Fox miracle could not have happened, after all, it is not common for people to sacrifice the small self to complete the big self, and this rare dedication is as precious as the gold of the chaotic world.
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