17 Facts About Masashi Oguro

Masashi Oguro is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Masashi Oguro made 22 appearances scoring 5 goals for Japan national team between 2005 and 2008.

Masashi Oguro was loaned to Consadole Sapporo for the 2001 season, and returned to Gamba having impressed many in Osaka.

In 2004, Masashi Oguro scored the second-highest number of goals in the J1 League, and the highest number of all Japanese-born players.

In Chinese characters, Masashi Oguro's name resembles that of the god Daikokuten, giving him that nickname.

In 2005, Masashi Oguro was the sixth top J1 League scorer, and helped lead Gamba Osaka to the J1 League championship.

In December 2005, Masashi Oguro was signed by French club Grenoble, where he appeared in 17 Ligue 2 matches.

In June 2008, Masashi Oguro returned to Japan and moved to J1 League side Tokyo Verdy.

In 2010, Masashi Oguro moved to J2 club Yokohama FC and scored 12 goals in 16 matches until June.

In 2011, Oguro transferred to J1 club Yokohama F Marinos.

In 2013, initially Oguro was registered in Yokohama F Marinos.

However on 4 February, Masashi Oguro moved to Chinese Super League side Hangzhou Greentown for the 2013 season, and rejoined manager Takeshi Okada, whom he played under at Consadole Sapporo and Japan national team.

In January 2014, Masashi Oguro returned to Japan and signed with J2 club Kyoto Sanga FC.

Masashi Oguro was chosen for the Japan national team in 2005 for the 2006 World Cup qualifying games.

In 2005, Masashi Oguro was the fifth top scorer for the Japan national team.

In May 2006, Masashi Oguro was called up to play for Japan in the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

Masashi Oguro played 22 games and scored 5 goals for Japan until 2008.