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Kanji Okunuki

b. 1999

Japanese association football player

Association football player
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About Kanji Okunuki

Born 1999. Kanji Okunuki is a Japanese association football player.

is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for J1 League club Gamba Osaka.

Career Okunuki was born in Ina, Saitama. After raising through Omiya Ardija youth ranks, he signed for the top team in January 2018.

On 31 August 2022, he left Omiya to join Ekstraklasa side Górnik Zabrze on a season-long loan, with the Polish club keeping an option to make the move permanent.

On 30 June 2023, 1. FC Nürnberg from German 2. Bundesliga announced the signing of Okunuki.

On 6 January 2025, Okunuki returned to Japan and signed with J1 League club Gamba Osaka for the 2025 season.

International career On 9 October 2023, Okunuki was called up for the Japan senior national team for the friendly matches against Canada and Tunisia on 13 October and 17 October 2023.

He made his debut on 1 January 2024 in a friendly against Thailand.

Career statistics .

Honours

Gamba Osaka AFC Champions League Two: 2025–26

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Important facts

Born
11 August 1999, Tochigi Prefecture
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Japan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kanji Okunuki?

Japanese association football player

When was Kanji Okunuki born?

Kanji Okunuki was born on 11 August 1999 in Tochigi Prefecture.

What is Kanji Okunuki's occupation?

Kanji Okunuki is an association football player.

What nationality is Kanji Okunuki?

Kanji Okunuki is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kanji Okunuki

· Wikidata: Q47582131

· DBpedia: Kanji Okunuki

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