Ono, Shinji
Urawa Reds & Japan
Birthdate: September 27, 1979
Birthplace: Numazu, Japan
Height: 1.75 mts
Weight: 74 kgs
Position: Midfielder
International: 9 caps, 0 goals (as of August 2, 2000)
World Cups: 1 (1998)
Previous Clubs: None
Transfer Fee: -
A promising midfielder with dribbling and passing skills as well as broad vision. Graduated from high school in March 99 and just debuted in the J-League. Also a member of the under- 19 team, widely seen an asset for Japan's future campaigns in the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the 2002 World Cup finals to be co-hosted by Japan and South Korea. Was voted into the ideal team of 1999 Nigeria U-20 World Cup.