Shinji Ono
| Date of birth | 27 September 1979 |
| Place of birth | Shizuoka |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Height | 1.75 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Regarded as one of the best players produced by the J-League, he went on to ply his trade in Holland.
Shinji rose to prominence as a teenager at Urawa Red Diamonds making his debut in 1997.
He quickly made his full international debut against South Korea in April 1998 and making a brief appearance in the 1998 World Cup finals.
He subsequently captained Japan's team when they reached the final of the World Youth Championships in 1999 before suffering a bad knee injury that kept him out of action for almost a year.
A talented midfield player who can play either in a central role or wide on the left, he came on as a late substitute in the 2000 Asian Cup final victory over Saudi Arabia.
At club level, he joined Feyenoord in the 2001 close season after turning down Borussia Dortmund.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 01 Jul 1997 | 22 Jun 2001 | |
| Feyenoord | 22 Jun 2001 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02 | Feyenoord | Dutch KPN Telecompetitie | 12 | 3 |
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| 2001-02 | Feyenoord | UEFA Champions League | 3 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Feyenoord | UEFA Cup | 8 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Feyenoord | UEFA Champions League | 3 |
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| 2004-05 | Feyenoord | UEFA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | VfL Bochum | Bundesliga | 4 | 5 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2001 | Feyenoord v Sparta Rotterdam | D | 0-0 | Dutch KPN Telecompetitie | 1 |
| 22 Aug 2001 | Roda JC v Feyenoord | D | 0-0 | Dutch KPN Telecompetitie | |
| 26 Aug 2001 | Feyenoord v Ajax | D | 0-0 | Dutch KPN Telecompetitie | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | NEC Nijmegen v Feyenoord | D | 0-0 | Dutch KPN Telecompetitie | |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Feyenoord v De Graafschap | D | 0-0 | Dutch KPN Telecompetitie | |
| 10 Oct 2001 | Feyenoord v Bayern München | D | 0-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group G |
| 14 Oct 2001 | Feyenoord v FC Groningen | D | 0-0 | Dutch KPN Telecompetitie | |
| 17 Oct 2001 | Feyenoord v Sparta Praha | D | 0-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group H |
| 20 Oct 2001 | AZ Alkmaar v Feyenoord | D | 0-0 | Dutch KPN Telecompetitie | |
| 23 Oct 2001 | Bayern München v Feyenoord | D | 0-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group H |
| 28 Oct 2001 | Feyenoord v FC Utrecht | D | 0-0 | Dutch KPN Telecompetitie | |
| 31 Oct 2001 | Feyenoord v Spartak Moskva | D | 0-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group H |
| 04 Nov 2001 | NAC Breda v Feyenoord | D | 0-0 | Dutch KPN Telecompetitie | |
| 22 Nov 2001 | Feyenoord v SC Freiburg | D | 0-0 | UEFA Cup | 3rd round 1st leg |
| 25 Nov 2001 | Feyenoord v Willem II | D | 0-0 | Dutch KPN Telecompetitie | |
| 28 Nov 2001 | RKC Waalwijk v Feyenoord | D | 0-0 | Dutch KPN Telecompetitie | |
| 01 Dec 2001 | Heerenveen v Feyenoord | D | 0-0 | Dutch KPN Telecompetitie | |
| 06 Dec 2001 | SC Freiburg v Feyenoord | D |
2-2 Agg: 2-2 |
UEFA Cup | 3rd round 2nd leg |
| 09 Dec 2001 | Feyenoord v NEC Nijmegen | D | 0-0 | Dutch KPN Telecompetitie | |
| 16 Dec 2001 | Feyenoord v PSV Eindhoven | D | 0-0 | Dutch KPN Telecompetitie | |
| 19 Dec 2001 | Twente Enschede v Feyenoord | D | 0-0 | Dutch KPN Telecompetitie | |
| 21 Feb 2002 | Rangers v Feyenoord | D | 1-1 | UEFA Cup | 4th round 1st leg |
| 28 Feb 2002 | Feyenoord v Rangers | W |
3-2 Agg: 4-3 |
UEFA Cup | 4th round 2nd leg |
| 14 Mar 2002 | PSV Eindhoven v Feyenoord | D | 1-1 | UEFA Cup | Quarter-final 1st leg |
| 21 Mar 2002 | Feyenoord v PSV Eindhoven | D |
1-1 Agg: 2-2 |
UEFA Cup | Quarter-final 2nd leg |
| 04 Apr 2002 | Inter Milano v Feyenoord | W | 0-1 | UEFA Cup | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 08 May 2002 | Borussia Dortmund v Feyenoord | W | 2-3 | UEFA Cup | Final |
| 30 Aug 2002 | Real Madrid v Feyenoord | L | 3-1 | UEFA Super Cup | Final |
| 18 Sep 2002 | Feyenoord v Juventus | D | 0-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group E |
| 24 Sep 2002 | Newcastle United v Feyenoord | W | 0-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group E |
| 29 Oct 2002 | Juventus v Feyenoord | D | 0-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group E |
| 21 Oct 2004 | Feyenoord v Heart of Midlothian | W | 3-0 | UEFA Cup | Group A |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-98 | Japan | Asian Games | 5 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Japan | FIFA World Cup | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Japan | International Friendly | 2 |
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| 1997-98 | Japan | Kirin Cup | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Japan | World Youth Cup | 6 | 2 |
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| 1999-00 | Japan | AFC Asian Cup | 1 | 4 |
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| 1999-00 | Japan | Chinese New Year Tournament | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Japan | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Japan | FIFA Confederations Cup | 5 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Japan | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Japan | FIFA World Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Japan | International Friendly | 4 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Japan | Kirin Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Japan | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Japan | Kirin Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Japan | FIFA World Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Japan | International Friendly | 3 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Japan | Kirin Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Japan | Summer Tournament | 2 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Japan | FIFA World Cup | 3 |
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| 2004-05 | Japan | Kirin Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Japan | Olympics | 3 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Japan | AFC Asian Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Japan | FIFA World Cup | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Japan | International Friendly | 3 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Japan | Kirin Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Japan | International Friendly | 1 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 1998 | Korea Republic v Japan | L | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 24 May 1998 | Japan v Czech Republic | D | 0-0 | KIRIN CUP | |
| 31 May 1998 | Mexico v Japan | L | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 26 Jun 1998 | Japan v Jamaica | L | 1-2 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group H |
| 01 Dec 1998 | Japan v Nepal | W | 5-0 | Asian Games | Group C |
| 03 Dec 1998 | Japan v India | W | 1-0 | Asian Games | Group C |
| 07 Dec 1998 | Korea Republic v Japan | L | 2-0 | Asian Games | Group 2 2nd round |
| 09 Dec 1998 | Japan v Kuwait | W | 2-1 | Asian Games | Group 2 2nd round |
| 11 Dec 1998 | United Arab Emirates v Japan | L | 1-0 | Asian Games | Group 2 2nd round |
| 05 Apr 1999 | Cameroon v Japan | L | 2-1 | World Youth Cup | Finals group E |
| 08 Apr 1999 | Japan v USA | W | 3-1 | World Youth Cup | Finals group E |
| 11 Apr 1999 | Japan v England | W | 2-0 | World Youth Cup | Finals group E |
| 15 Apr 1999 | Japan v Portugal | W | 1-1 (5-4) | World Youth Cup | 2nd round |
| 18 Apr 1999 | Japan v Mexico | W | 2-0 | World Youth Cup | Quarter-final |
| 21 Apr 1999 | Japan v Uruguay | W | 2-1 | World Youth Cup | Semi-final |
| 05 Feb 2000 | Mexico v Japan | L | 1-0 | CHINESE NEW YEAR TOURNAMENT | |
| 15 Mar 2000 | Japan v China PR | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 16 Aug 2000 | Japan v United Arab Emirates | W | 3-1 | International Friendly | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Japan v Saudi Arabia | W | 4-1 | AFC Asian Cup | Group C |
| 17 Oct 2000 | Japan v Uzbekistan | W | 8-1 | AFC Asian Cup | Group C |
| 20 Oct 2000 | Japan v Qatar | D | 1-1 | AFC Asian Cup | Group C |
| 24 Oct 2000 | Japan v Iraq | W | 4-1 | AFC Asian Cup | Quarter-final |
| 29 Oct 2000 | Japan v Saudi Arabia | W | 1-0 | AFC Asian Cup | Final |
| 20 Dec 2000 | Japan v Korea Republic | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 31 May 2001 | Japan v Canada | W | 3-0 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Group B |
| 02 Jun 2001 | Japan v Cameroon | W | 2-0 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Group B |
| 04 Jun 2001 | Japan v Brazil | D | 0-0 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Group B |
| 07 Jun 2001 | Japan v Australia | W | 1-0 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Semi-final |
| 10 Jun 2001 | Japan v France | L | 0-1 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Final |
| 01 Jul 2001 | Japan v Paraguay | W | 2-0 | Kirin Cup | |
| 04 Jul 2001 | Japan v Yugoslavia | W | 1-0 | KIRIN CUP | |
| 07 Nov 2001 | Japan v Italy | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 27 Mar 2002 | Poland v Japan | W | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 14 May 2002 | Norway v Japan | L | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
| 25 May 2002 | Japan v Sweden | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 04 Jun 2002 | Japan v Belgium | D | 2-2 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group H |
| 09 Jun 2002 | Japan v Russia | W | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group H |
| 14 Jun 2002 | Tunisia v Japan | W | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group H |
| 18 Jun 2002 | Japan v Turkey | L | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals 2nd round |
| 16 Oct 2002 | Japan v Jamaica | D | 1-1 | KIRIN CUP | |
| 28 Mar 2003 | Japan v Uruguay | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
| 10 Sep 2003 | Japan v Senegal | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 08 Oct 2003 | Tunisia v Japan | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 11 Oct 2003 | Romania v Japan | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 19 Nov 2003 | Japan v Cameroon | D | 0-0 | KIRIN CUP | |
| 31 Mar 2004 | Singapore v Japan | W | 1-2 | FIFA World Cup | Asia qualifying group 3 |
| 28 Apr 2004 | Czech Republic v Japan | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 30 May 2004 | Iceland v Japan | W | 2-3 | SUMMER TOURNAMENT | |
| 01 Jun 2004 | England v Japan | D | 1-1 | Summer Tournament | |
| 09 Jun 2004 | Japan v India | W | 7-0 | FIFA World Cup | Asia qualifying group 3 |
| 12 Aug 2004 | Paraguay v Japan | L | 4-3 | Olympics | Group B |
| 15 Aug 2004 | Japan v Italy | L | 2-3 | Olympics | Group B |
| 18 Aug 2004 | Japan v Ghana | W | 1-0 | Olympics | Group B |
| 09 Sep 2004 | India v Japan | W | 0-4 | FIFA World Cup | Asia qualifying group 3 |
| 13 Oct 2004 | Oman v Japan | W | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Asia qualifying group 3 |
| 25 Mar 2005 | Iran v Japan | L | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | World Cup - AFC 3rd Round |
| 27 May 2005 | Japan v United Arab Emirates | L | 0-1 | KIRIN CUP | |
| 10 Feb 2006 | USA v Japan | L | 3-2 | International Friendly | |
| 18 Feb 2006 | Japan v Finland | W | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 22 Feb 2006 | Japan v India | W | 6-0 | AFC Asian Cup | Group A |
| 28 Feb 2006 | Bosnia and Herzegovina v Japan | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
| 30 Mar 2006 | Japan v Ecuador | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 09 May 2006 | Japan v Bulgaria | L | 1-2 | KIRIN CUP | |
| 13 May 2006 | Japan v Scotland | D | 0-0 | Kirin Cup | |
| 04 Jun 2006 | Japan v Malta | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 12 Jun 2006 | Australia v Japan | L | 3-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group F |
| 20 Aug 2008 | Japan v Uruguay | L | 1-3 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.