Team sheet · 2010s
Best 15Japanof the 2010s
Looking for the best 15 Japan players of the 2010s? 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 Keisuke Honda, followed by Shinji Kagawa, while Masashi Nakayama 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 2010s footballers ordered 1–15 by overall rating — not grouped by position.
CAMWC 2010 · 2014 · 2018
Keisuke Honda
OVR
89
Pace76Shot85Pass80Drib83Def58Phys75Creative midfielder with powerful shooting and key Japan player, scored important goals in three World Cups.
CAMWC 2010 · 2014
Shinji Kagawa
OVR
88
Pace78Shot80Pass84Drib87Def50Phys68Technically gifted attacking midfielder, essential playmaker at 2010 and 2014 World Cups.
CDMWC 2010 · 2014 · 2018
Makoto Hasebe
OVR
86
Pace74Shot55Pass80Drib70Def88Phys85Defensive midfielder and captain known for leadership and tactical awareness over three World Cups.
LBWC 2010 · 2014 · 2018
Yuto Nagatomo
OVR
85
Pace87Shot65Pass75Drib82Def80Phys77Key left-back known for his pace and stamina, contributing defensively and offensively in three World Cups.
CBWC 2010 · 2014 · 2018
Maya Yoshida
OVR
84
Pace72Shot40Pass70Drib65Def85Phys82Steadfast central defender and captain, a defensive pillar for Japan across three World Cups.
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Beat The InvincibleSTWC 2014 · 2018
Shinji Okazaki
OVR
84
Pace80Shot75Pass70Drib78Def70Phys80Energetic striker with great work rate, played key roles in Japan's attack during 2014 and 2018 tournaments.
LWWC 2014 · 2018
Takashi Inui
OVR
84
Pace84Shot80Pass78Drib85Def55Phys68Skilled winger with dribbling and shooting skills, contributed goals and creativity in two World Cups.
GKWC 2010 · 2014 · 2018
Eiji Kawashima
OVR
83
Pace70Shot40Pass60Drib55Def85Phys80Japan's prominent goalkeeper throughout the decade, starting in three consecutive World Cups with consistent performances and leadership.
CFWC 2014 · 2018
Yuya Osako
OVR
83
Pace75Shot78Pass70Drib75Def60Phys76Versatile forward, strong goal threat and forward link-up in two World Cups.
RBWC 2010 · 2014
Atsuto Uchida
OVR
82
Pace85Shot60Pass75Drib80Def78Phys75Right-back with excellent pace and technique, featured prominently in two World Cups.
RBWC 2014 · 2018
Hiroki Sakai
OVR
81
Pace82Shot60Pass72Drib75Def77Phys75Reliable right-back with good pace and technique, integral in 2014 and 2018 squads.
CMWC 2014 · 2018
Hotaru Yamaguchi
OVR
81
Pace70Shot65Pass75Drib70Def75Phys80Central midfielder known for hardworking and balanced play in midfield, appeared in two World Cups.
STWC 2010
Tadanari Lee
OVR
80
Pace78Shot75Pass65Drib70Def50Phys70Striker featured in 2010 World Cup, remembered for crucial goals in Asian qualifiers.
RM
Yoshihito Fujita
OVR
79
Pace80Shot70Pass70Drib75Def60Phys65No World Cup appearances in the 2010s, excluded.
ST
Masashi Nakayama
OVR
70
Pace65Shot70Pass60Drib60Def40Phys65Active earlier decades, no World Cups in 2010s.
Best 15 Japan 2010s FAQ
Who is No. 1 among the best 15 Japan players of the 2010s?
Keisuke Honda ranks first on this Japan 2010s best 15 as a CAM with 89 overall.
Who is in the best 15 of Japan in the 2010s?
The best 15 Japan footballers of the 2010s on this sheet are: Keisuke Honda, Shinji Kagawa, Makoto Hasebe, Yuto Nagatomo, Maya Yoshida, Shinji Okazaki, Takashi Inui, Eiji Kawashima, Yuya Osako, Atsuto Uchida, Hiroki Sakai, Hotaru Yamaguchi, Tadanari Lee, Yoshihito Fujita, Masashi Nakayama.
How is the Japan 2010s best 15 ranked?
Players are ranked by overall rating in the Beat The Invincible catalog for Japan in the 2010s, with positions and scouting notes for each selection. It is a game ranking for drafting — not an official federation list.
Can I draft Japan 2010s players in Beat The Invincible?
Yes. In Beat The Invincible you draft legends from country × era packs — including Japan in the 2010s — then pick a formation and try to beat The Invincible.