Shinji Ono
小野 伸二
Ono playing for Western Sydney Wanderers in 2013
Personal information
Full name Shinji Ono[1]
Date of birth (1979-09-27) 27 September 1979[2]
Place of birth Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[3]
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Imazawa Boys SC[4]
1992–1994 Imazawa Junior High School[4]
1995–1997 Shimizu Commercial High School[4]
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998–2001 Urawa Reds 79 (20)
2001–2005 Feyenoord 112 (19)
2006–2007 Urawa Reds 53 (8)
2008–2009 VfL Bochum 29 (0)
2010–2012 Shimizu S-Pulse 70 (8)
2012–2014 Western Sydney Wanderers 51 (10)
2014–2019 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 62 (2)
2019–2020 FC Ryukyu 23 (0)
2021–2023 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 6 (0)
Total 485 (67)
International career
1995 Japan U-17 3 (0)
1999 Japan U-20 6 (2)
2004 Japan Olympic (O.P.) 3 (2)
1998–2008 Japan 56 (6)
Medal record
Representing  Japan
Men's football
FIFA Confederations Cup
Runner-up2001 Japan–South Korea
AFC Asian Cup
Winner2000 Lebanon
FIFA U-20 World Cup
Runner-up1999 Nigeria
AFC U-19 Championship
Runner-up1998 Thailand
AFC U-16 Championship
Winner1994 Qatar
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:16, 5 November 2022

Shinji Ono (小野 伸二, Ono Shinji, born 27 September 1979) is a Japanese former professional footballer.

He started his senior career with J1 League side Urawa Reds before moving Dutch side Feyenoord in 2001 where he won the UEFA Cup in 2002. He returned to Urawa Reds in 2006 where he won the 2006 J League title in his first season back at the club and the 2007 AFC Champions League in his second season. He moved to Bundesliga side Bochum in January 2008 but made limited appearances due to injuries. He signed for Shimizu S-Pulse in January 2010. He subsequently played for Western Sydney Wanderers, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo and Ryukyu before retiring in 2023.

He earned 56 caps for the Japan national team. He was part of the squads for the 1998, 2002 and 2006 World Cups.

Career

Urawa Reds

Ono grew up in the Shizuoka Prefecture and began his professional career with Urawa Reds in the J1 League in 1998. The same year, he became the youngest Japanese player to play at 1998 World Cup, at age 18.[5] He caught the attention of foreign clubs with his performance at the 1999 World Youth Championship in Nigeria, where he captained the Japanese Under-20 side that reached the final. But later that year, he suffered a severe knee injury in a qualification match for the 2000 Olympics with Japan's Under-23 side, forcing him to miss the rest of the season and Olympic qualifying.[6]

Feyenoord

After a strong performance at the 2001 Confederations Cup, Ono moved to Feyenoord of the Dutch Eredivisie in 2001. In his first season, he helped Feyenoord win the 2002 UEFA Cup, making him the first Japanese in history to win a European trophy. However, a string of injuries kept him sidelined for long periods. After he missed the majority of 2004–05, the club sold him.[7] His stint at the Rotterdam based club is highly rated and Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder said "Shinji Ono is the toughest opponent I've ever faced".[8]

Urawa Reds return

On 13 January 2006, Ono returned to the J1 League, signing a three-year deal with his former club Urawa Reds.[9]

Bochum

In the 2008 January transfer window, Ono returned to Europe, signing with Bundesliga's Bochum. On 3 February 2008, Ono made his Bundesliga debut in an away game against Werder Bremen, and he had two assists that helped Bochum with their first ever win over Bremen at Weserstadion. Ono suffered injuries in the following two years in Bochum, and could only play 34 matches in which he gave four assists for the club. In the winter break of 2009–10, Ono requested a return to Japan for personal reasons. Different Japanese clubs were interested in the midfielder. Bochum allowed him to leave under the condition that they could find a successor.[10]

Shimizu S-Pulse

Shinji Ono playing for Shimizu S-Pulse in 2012.

On 9 January 2010, Ono returned to his native Shizuoka Prefecture by signing for Shimizu S-Pulse.[11] The transfer fee were rumored to be €300,000 for the midfielder whose contract in Bochum expired in the summer of 2010. In an interview he declared that the main reason for his transfer was his wish to reunite with his wife and children, who were still living in Japan.[12]

Western Sydney Wanderers

On 28 September 2012, it was announced that Shinji Ono had signed with new A-League club Western Sydney Wanderers on a two-year deal as the club's marquee player. The Wanderers were offered former German international Michael Ballack[13] but preferred to sign Ono.[14] He made his debut for the Wanderers on 6 October, in a scoreless draw against Central Coast Mariners, in the first game of the season.

Ono scored his first goal for the club with a penalty in round 10 against Brisbane Roar.[15] Ono scored two stunning goals to help the Wanderers beat Melbourne Victory 2–1 in round 14 on 1 January 2013.[16] On 16 January 2014, the club announced that Ono would return to Japan at the end of the A-League season. Ono will link up with J2 League club Consadole Sapporo to play out the remainder of the season in Japan as the club chases promotion to the J1 League.[17] On 4 May 2014, Ono played his last A-League game for the Wanderers, in a 2–1 Grand Final loss to Brisbane Roar, in what was to be the Wanderers' second successive Grand Final defeat.[18]

Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo

Following the expiration of his contract and his desire to see his family, Ono joined Consadole Sapporo (later Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo) in May 2014.[17]

FC Ryukyu

On 5 August 2019, Ono signed with J2 League club FC Ryukyu.[19] In December 2020, he left Ryuku after failing to reach a contract extension agreement.[20]

Return to Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo

On 1 January 2021, it was announced that he would return to his former club, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, as a permanent transfer.[21] His uniform number is 44, the same as when he belonged to Sapporo last time.

On 9 June of the same year, in the second round of the Emperor's Cup at Sony Sendai, he scored his first goal in an official match in four years with a direct free kick. This goal made him the oldest player to score in the Emperor's Cup (41 years and 255 days old).

On 28 January 2022, it was announced that he had signed a lifetime contract with Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo.[22] Ono commented, "I consider Hokkaido to be my second home. I don't know how I will end my active career, but I hope to continue to give back to the club by sharing my experiences". In addition, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo representative director and GM Daikatsu Mikami expressed his intention to prioritize Ono's wishes, saying, "I will let him decide whether he wants to be a coach or join the front desk".

On 27 September 2023, the day he celebrated his 44th birthday, which is the same as his jersey number, he posted on his Instagram a message posted on the Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo official website:[23][24] "I have a report to share with you all. 39th anniversary of my first encounter with soccer. My feet, which have been my companions for many years, are telling me it's time to give them a rest, so I've decided to end my career as a professional soccer player at the end of this season. There are still a few games left in the season. However, I will continue to prepare as well as possible so that I can be involved in the game as much as possible. I ask for your support until the end". Shinji Ono announced that he will retire as an active player after the 2023 season.

On 3 December 2023, at the 2023 J1 league season final round, Ono played his last professional game against Urawa. He said goodbye to his colleague and every fan.[25]

International career

When fit, Ono was an ever-present member of the Japan national team. He made his full international debut on 1 April 1998 against South Korea in a friendly.[26] After his appearance in the 1998 World Cup, he was a key member of the Japanese squad in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He has represented Japan at every age level starting with the U-16 team, and was one of three overage selections at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Injuries limited Ono to just one appearance in the final round of the qualification for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and missed the Confederations Cup in 2003 and 2005. He played in his third World Cup finals in Germany.[27]

Style of play

Known as Tensai[28][29] (天才, Japanese for Genius), Ono is one of the biggest stars in Asian football, known for his vision, technique and superb passing.[30] Although his primary position is attacking midfielder, he can play anywhere in the midfield, including defensive midfield and either wing.

Career statistics

Club

As of 27 September 2023[31][32]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Continental Other[lower-alpha 1] Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Urawa Reds 1998 J.League 2792000––299
1999 J.League Division 1 1422000––162
2000 J.League Division 2 24721–––268
2001 2001 J.League Division 1 1420043––185
Total 79206143––8924
Feyenoord 2001–02 Eredivisie 30321–122–446
2002–03 Eredivisie 29720—5032399
2003–04 Eredivisie 24210—40—292
2004–05 Eredivisie 25720—71—348
2005–06 Eredivisie 4000—10—50
Total 1121971—2913215123
Urawa Reds 2006 J.League Division 1 2854311–10349
2007 J.League Division 1 25300218220376
Total 538433282307115
VfL Bochum 2007–08 Bundesliga 120––––120
2008–09 Bundesliga 8020—–—100
2009–10 Bundesliga 9010—–—100
Total 29030———320
Shimizu S-Pulse 2010 J.League Division 1 3025161––414
2011 J.League Division 1 2662121––308
2012 J.League Division 1 1400000––140
Total 7087282——8512
Western Sydney Wanderers 2012–13 A-League 247–––21268
2013–14 A-League 232––6120313
Total 479——61415711
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 2014 J2 League 7000———70
2015 J2 League 17220———192
2016 J2 League 15020———170
2017 J1 League 1601071——241
2018 J1 League 702030——120
2019 J1 League 000020——20
Total 62270121——813
FC Ryukyu 2019 J2 League 9000———90
2020 J2 League 14000———140
Total 23000000000230
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 2021 J1 League 402150——111
2022 J1 League 101000——20
2023 J1 League 102000——30
Total 605150——161
Career total 4816639832843610360591

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year[26]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Japan 199830
199900
2000121
200191
200281
200350
200472
200520
200691
200700
200810
Total566
Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Ono goal.
List of international goals scored by Shinji Ono
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
114 October 2000Sidon, Lebanon Saudi Arabia4–04–12000 AFC Asian Cup
231 May 2001Niigata, Japan Canada1–03–02001 FIFA Confederations Cup
316 October 2002Tokyo, Japan Jamaica1–01–1Friendly
41 June 2004Manchester, England England1–11–12004 FA Summer Tournament
58 September 2004Kolkata, India India2–04–02006 FIFA World Cup qualification
622 February 2006Yokohama, Japan India1–06–02007 AFC Asian Cup qualification

Honours

Feyenoord

Urawa Red Diamonds

Western Sydney Wanderers

Japan

Individual

References

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  2. ↑ "Shinji Ono". Feyenoord. Archived from the original on 25 February 2006.
  3. ↑ "Shinji Ono". Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Archived from the original on 20 March 2013.
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  11. ↑ "Official press release" (in Japanese). s-pulse.co.jp. Archived from the original on 12 January 2010.
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  19. ↑ "小野伸二 選手 FC琉球2019シーズン移籍加入のお知らせ" [Shinji Ono FC Ryukyu 2019 season transfer participation notice] (in Japanese). FC Ryukyu. 5 August 2019.
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  23. ↑ "【札幌】「天才」小野伸二が引退発表「足がそろそろ休ませてくれ」44歳誕生日、Ｗ杯３大会連続". 27 September 2023.
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