A biography for Shinji Kagawahasn’t been written yet.
“Being positive and believing in yourself is important, not only in football but also in improving as a person.”
“BVB with its incredible fans has grown in my heart.”
“Cerezo often have a bad season after a good one.”
“I never lost a game against Bayern Munich until Pep Guardiola arrived. He made them better.”
“I don't feel like I have anything to prove to the fans in England - but I know that in England they did not see the best of me.”
“In Japan, we worry too much about what the other thinks.”
“I've repeatedly emphasized how comfortable I feel in Dortmund.”
“I played behind the main striker at Dortmund, but I usually play on the left with Japan.”
“If you don't concentrate during a national team match you can just as easily get injured, so I want to make sure I can focus.”
“There were a lot of things that you cannot experience in other places. I felt that Manchester United are a big club with fans and attention all over the world.”
“If you play well and consistently, it opens up a lot of opportunities.”
“When I watch the Champions League, we see great clubs.”
“The really crucial thing here at BVB is that everyone works together so hard as a team. I'm a part of that, and I'm delighted I've been able to contribute to our good results.”
“Robin Van Persie is a sensational striker and one of the best in Europe.”
“I think I can handle the pressure and am pretty confident I can adapt to the style of the Premier League.”
“Common Goal is quickly growing around the world and I'm proud to help lead the movement forward in Japan.”
“At Manchester, and at Dortmund before that, I'm surrounded by great players who make it easy for me to play.”
“When I left the club, I said in an interview that my chapter with Borussia Dortmund was not over. I just wanted to realize my dream of playing in the Premier League.”
“I've been fortunate enough to have football lead me all over the world... If there's one constant I've witnessed throughout the journey, it has to be passion.”
“I just have to keep working hard and keep pushing for my chance.”