Age, Biography and Wiki
Akira Kaji was born on 13 January, 1980 in Minamiawaji, Hyogo, Japan, is a Japanese footballer. Discover Akira Kaji's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?
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| Age |
44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
13 January, 1980 |
| Birthday |
13 January |
| Birthplace |
Minamiawaji, Hyogo, Japan |
| Nationality |
Japan
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 44 years old group.
Akira Kaji Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Akira Kaji height is 1.77 m .
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| Height |
1.77 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Akira Kaji Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Akira Kaji worth at the age of 44 years old? Akira Kaji’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Japan. We have estimated Akira Kaji's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Akira Kaji Social Network
Timeline
Akira Kaji (加地 亮) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a defender.
After graduating from Takigawa Daini High School, Kaji joined Cerezo Osaka in 1998.
He made his first league appearance on 25 July 1998 against Avispa Fukuoka.
Kaji was a member of the Japan U20 national team for the 1999 World Youth Championship finals where the team finished runners-up.
At the club, he found it difficult to break into the first team and was loaned out to J2 League side Oita Trinita at the start of the 2000 season.
After spending two years at Oita, Kaji came back to J1 League in 2002 to play for FC Tokyo.
The manager Hiromi Hara made him a regular and assigned a more attacking role.
He gained his first cap for Japan national team when national coach Zico played him on 8 October 2003 in a friendly against Tunisia.
He was rated highly by Zico who made him the first-choice right full-back.
His club won the 2004 J.League Cup by beating Urawa Reds in the final which ended 0–0 after the extra time.
The penalty shoot-out was required and his successful conversion as the last penalty taker for Tokyo finally broke the deadlock.
He was a member of the Japan team which won the 2004 AFC Asian Cup in China.
In a 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup against Brazil, his goal was disallowed by a controversial offside decision.
His first goal for the country finally came on 17 August 2005 in a 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification against Iran.
He was transferred to Gamba Osaka at the beginning of the 2006 season and scored in the beginning league match against Urawa Reds.
He was selected as a member of the 2006 J.League Best XI.
He made the final squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals.
In a preparation match against Germany just before the tournament, he injured his ankle when tackled by Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Zico considered his replacement but decided to keep him.
He missed Japan's first game in the tournament against Australia with Yuichi Komano filling in for his place, but he returned to the team and played in the rest of the competition.
After the 2006 World Cup, Zico was replaced by Ivica Osim who also regularly picked him for the national team.
The club won the champions 2007 J.League Cup, 2008 and 2009 Emperor's Cup.
He was a member of the Japan team for the 2007 AFC Asian Cup and played all the Japan games in the tournament.
He last played for Japan national team until 2008.
In Asia, the club won the champions 2008 AFC Champions League and the 3rd place 2008 Club World Cup.
On 20 May 2008, he announced retirement from international football.
He played 64 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 2008.
From 2012, his opportunity to play decreased for injury.
After eight years with Gamba Osaka, Kaji signed with Major League Soccer club Chivas USA on 24 June 2014.
However, the club was disbanded in 2014, he returned to Japan and joined Fagiano Okayama in 2015.
He retired end of 2017 season.
