Japan World Cup Soccer Cards
Japan sports cards are led by players like Hidetoshi Nakata and modern stars like Takefusa Kubo and Kaoru Mitoma. Rookie cards for Kubo are collector favorites, especially Topps Chrome parallels and memorabilia patches. Nakata's vintage cards have nostalgia appeal. Japanese player cards from World Cup Panini sets are in high demand among Asian collectors.
Hidetoshi Nakata
Shinji Kagawa
Keisuke Honda
Yuto Nagatomo
Takumi Minamino
Kazuyoshi Miura
Makoto Hasebe
Shinji Okazaki
Ryo Miyaichi
Junichi Inamoto
Panini FIFA World Cup 1998 #10 Hidetoshi Nakata – Celebrates Nakata’s pivotal role in Japan’s inaugural World Cup appearance, showcasing his technical skill and midfield creativity that helped establish Japan on the global stage.
Panini FIFA World Cup 2002 #7 Shunsuke Nakamura – Highlights Nakamura’s exceptional playmaking abilities and key contributions during the 2002 World Cup co-hosted by Japan, elevating the team’s offensive dynamics.
Panini FIFA World Cup 2006 #9 Keisuke Honda – Features Honda’s emerging talent and versatility in midfield, marking his significant impact in Japan’s campaign and his future as one of Asia’s brightest stars.
Panini FIFA World Cup 2010 #10 Shinji Kagawa – Showcases Kagawa’s midfield mastery and leadership, instrumental in guiding Japan to a memorable Round of 16 finish in South Africa.
Panini FIFA World Cup 2014 #11 Maya Yoshida – Honors Yoshida’s defensive prowess and tactical intelligence, providing stability and strength to Japan’s backline during the tournament in Brazil.
Panini FIFA World Cup 2018 #8 Takumi Minamino – Highlights Minamino’s dynamic attacking contributions and goal-scoring ability, playing a crucial role in Japan’s spirited performance in Russia.
Panini FIFA World Cup 2022 #7 Takehiro Tomiyasu – Depicts Tomiyasu’s versatility and defensive excellence, reinforcing Japan’s defensive structure and contributing to their competitive edge in Qatar.
Panini FIFA World Cup Legends #10 Hidetoshi Nakata – A special collection card celebrating Nakata’s groundbreaking influence and legacy in elevating Japanese football on the world stage.
Panini FIFA World Cup Legends #9 Keisuke Honda – Honors Honda’s inspirational performances and leadership, symbolizing his role in Japan’s memorable World Cup journeys.
Panini FIFA World Cup 2022 #10 Yuya Osako – Features Osako’s key goals and offensive impact, showcasing his importance to Japan’s attacking strategy and their pursuit of World Cup success.