Team sheet · 2000s
Best 15Japanof the 2000s
Looking for the best 15 Japan players of the 2000s? This ranked list covers the top 15 footballers from the Beat The Invincible World Cup–era draft catalog, ordered by overall rating with positions, attributes, and scouting notes. #1 is Hidetoshi Nakata, followed by Shunsuke Nakamura, while Hitoshi Sogahata closes the sheet at #15.
These ratings and rankings come from the Beat The Invincible game catalog — they are not an official FIFA, federation, or media ranking.
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Best 15 Japan players ranked
Japan 2000s footballers ordered 1–15 by overall rating — not grouped by position.
CMWC 2002 · 2006
Hidetoshi Nakata
OVR
90
Pace82Shot85Pass88Drib87Def70Phys75Japan's most renowned midfielder of the 2000s, pivotal in 2002 and 2006 World Cups with creative playmaking and international success.
CAMWC 2002 · 2006
Shunsuke Nakamura
OVR
88
Pace78Shot84Pass90Drib88Def60Phys65Renowned for set-piece genius and creativity; key attacking midfielder in 2002 and 2006 squads.
CBWC 2002 · 2006
Yuji Nakazawa
OVR
87
Pace72Shot50Pass70Drib68Def90Phys85Rock-solid central defender, captain of Japan in 2006, vital defensive leadership.
CDMWC 2006
Makoto Hasebe
OVR
86
Pace75Shot60Pass80Drib75Def82Phys78Defensive midfielder emerging in 2006, known for tactical intelligence and workrate.
CMWC 2002 · 2006
Junichi Inamoto
OVR
85
Pace80Shot75Pass78Drib78Def70Phys74Dynamic midfielder known for versatility and consistent World Cup contributions in early 2000s.
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Beat The InvincibleSTWC 2002 · 2006
Naohiro Takahara
OVR
85
Pace78Shot83Pass75Drib80Def40Phys78Leading forward in 2002 and 2006, consistent goal threat with good physicality and finishing.
STWC 2002 · 2006
Atsushi Yanagisawa
OVR
84
Pace75Shot80Pass70Drib77Def40Phys72Forward with good technical skills, represented Japan in two World Cups as a key striker.
LBWC 2002 · 2006
Naoki Matsuda
OVR
83
Pace76Shot60Pass70Drib72Def80Phys79Important fullback with solid defensive skills and overlapping abilities in two World Cups.
CBWC 2002 · 2006
Ryuzo Morioka
OVR
83
Pace70Shot45Pass65Drib65Def85Phys80Reliable center-back partner to Nakazawa in 2002 and 2006.
STWC 2002 · 2006
Akinori Nishizawa
OVR
82
Pace78Shot78Pass70Drib75Def38Phys70Versatile forward with contributions in attack during early 2000s World Cups.
LMWC 2006
Daisuke Matsui
OVR
82
Pace78Shot70Pass78Drib80Def60Phys65Creative left midfielder, provided depth and skillful play in 2006 World Cup.
STWC 2002 · 2006
Takayuki Suzuki
OVR
81
Pace76Shot77Pass65Drib70Def40Phys73Energetic forward with physical presence, important squad member in two World Cups.
CBWC 2002
Toshihide Saito
OVR
81
Pace70Shot50Pass68Drib65Def78Phys75Solid central defender relied upon in 2002 Japan squad.
GKWC 2002 · 2006
Takashi Shimoda
OVR
80
Pace42Shot30Pass60Drib40Def83Phys68Third-choice goalkeeper with international experience in the decade.
GKWC 2002 · 2006
Hitoshi Sogahata
OVR
80
Pace40Shot30Pass65Drib35Def85Phys70Backup goalkeeper in squads with reliable performances during the decade.
Best 15 Japan 2000s FAQ
Who is No. 1 among the best 15 Japan players of the 2000s?
Hidetoshi Nakata ranks first on this Japan 2000s best 15 as a CM with 90 overall.
Who is in the best 15 of Japan in the 2000s?
The best 15 Japan footballers of the 2000s on this sheet are: Hidetoshi Nakata, Shunsuke Nakamura, Yuji Nakazawa, Makoto Hasebe, Junichi Inamoto, Naohiro Takahara, Atsushi Yanagisawa, Naoki Matsuda, Ryuzo Morioka, Akinori Nishizawa, Daisuke Matsui, Takayuki Suzuki, Toshihide Saito, Takashi Shimoda, Hitoshi Sogahata.
How is the Japan 2000s best 15 ranked?
Players are ranked by overall rating in the Beat The Invincible catalog for Japan in the 2000s, with positions and scouting notes for each selection. It is a game ranking for drafting — not an official federation list.
Can I draft Japan 2000s players in Beat The Invincible?
Yes. In Beat The Invincible you draft legends from country × era packs — including Japan in the 2000s — then pick a formation and try to beat The Invincible.