We are pleased to announce that Mitsuo Ogasawara, Academy Advisor for Kashima Antlers, will receive the J.League Meritorious Player Award.
The award will be presented at the 2019 J.League Awards, held on Sunday, December 8th.
＜Recipient Profile＞
■Name:
Mitsuo Ogasawara
■Born:
April 5, 1979, Iwate Prefecture
■Position:
Midfielder
■Career:
Morioka Ota Higashi Soccer Club - Omiya Junior High School - Ofunato High School - Kashima Antlers (1998) - Messina (2006, Italy) - Kashima Antlers (2007-2018)
■Career Statistics:
Total J1 League appearances
525 games, 69 goals
Total League Cup appearances
63 games, 8 goals
Total Emperor's Cup appearances
59 games, 11 goals
Other domestic official matches
22 games, 1 goal
Other international matches
65 games, 7 goals
Japan National Team (International A-matches)
55 games, 7 goals