cordonbleu said:
I found this. His performance in the first half of the 2012-2013 season. Of course I know everyone looks great on youtube. But, he looks genuine quality, not hyped up by agents and sponsors. And unlike most Japanese players, he looks physically imposing as well.
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSV1c6_Q_4g&hd=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSV1c6_Q_4g&hd=1</a>
I have read that the Japan national team coach, Zaccheroni, uses him as #10 in 4-2-3-1 formation and regards him as the team's talisman. I remember his brilliant free kick in the previous WC.
Anyone wondering what type of player he is should watch this video.
He really is a highlight reel player. His passing is brilliant, always with a little bit of flair, his shooting is inch perfect 80% of the time. He can pass long or short, mostly with his left but he can use his right foot if he needs to.
For free it's a no brainer. Get him in Roberto and Txiki.