7 Potential Asian Players

Koo Ja-Cheol (22)
South Korea and Wolfsburg


Koo Ja-Cheol is an energetic attacking midfielder that can produce amazing goals and trick the opponents with his ball control. After successful achievements with Jeju United and South 
Korea, Koo began to get attention from European clubs since January 2010. Liverpool was said interested in him  but did not send any offer.


Known as "The Prince" back in South Korea, he instantly became most popular in Korea. His market value is high and he will pay back his transfer fee quickly by selling souvenirs that are related to him.
He is not only worth to buy due to his market value but because of football, this  youngster got talent. He is a good passer, excellent vision, agile feet, and a good dribbler


Versatility had been  his main asset and he is capable to play any midfield position or as the second striker. 





Ki Sung-Yueng (22)
South Korea and Celtic

Ki Sung-Yueng known as Korean Gerrard and although there are similarities in their games, he appears younger Xabi Alonso and more quickly when playing.

Ki ability to pass the ball is amazing. No pass he can not do, with his both feet. Ki is very comfortable to create a through ball at a distance of five yards or pass the ball as far as 60 yards from his own area for his attacking teammate.

He was also able to create a pass that can rip the opponent defense, a very missed pass for Liverpool this season. What is great about Ki is he knows the right time to create the various of passes from various distance and rarely forced himself to try anything impossible.

As mentioned, he plays with both his legs although he has even more powerful right leg. He is quite fast, play hard and have good ball control skills. What distinguishes him is serenity. For this reason he is often compared to Xabi. Ki has never looked nervous and rarely make pass recklessly, always find additional space, an indication of the characteristics of a smart player.

He was very popular in Korea and also compelling Celtic fans since moving to the Glasgow giants. Liverpool linked with Ki when the agreement with Charlie Adam saw a dead end. He will be a fantastic player for Liverpool and has the potential to grow into a world class player.

Son Heung-Min (19)
South Korea and Hamburger SV


He has a reputation for being the best striker ever produced South Korea after the legendary player Beum-Kun Cha, Son Heung-Min was born scorer. This player can score in many ways. 


Long-range shot from 30 yards, a header, you ask, he did. His attitude reminds us of Luis Suarez. A player that is happy to play and enjoy it with scoring. 


He is still building a fan base in their home country due to join the current club at a young age, but he has done it very quickly and with quality games that are shown inthe Bundesliga and international stage. Son will be a good transfer as a support striker has the potential to be in starting XI few years from now. He has unlimited talent and is called "The Korean Muller" by Hamburg fans who admire him.




Shinji Kagawa (22)
Japan and Borussia Dortmund

Bought by Dortmund in the summer of 2010 from Cerezo Osaka, Shinji Kagawa is expected to play a major role and become one of the starting XI for the German giant. Language has never been a problem for Kagawa. He quickly established itself as a key player for Borussia, and won the Bundesliga in his first season.

Kagawa missed several months in the second half of the season because of injuries,but the action before it is fantastic. Throughout the season, he has scored 12 goals from 28 matches. Pretty good return from an attacking midfielder in his first season in the Bundesliga.

Kagawa have all the features you expect from a hybrid player, attacking midfielder /second striker / winger. He is agile, skillful, a good scorer, accurate passer and a team player. Only injury will prevent Kagawa from being a world-class player.

His transfer may hit around £16-20 million and although seem expensive to Kagawa's career at this point, if the consideration of his potential and popularity in Asia, he might be a successful buy.

Keisuke Honda (25)

Japan and CSKA Moscow

Honda may be among the players who are too exaggerated in the world of football. I am not saying he is not talented. But he does not consistently produce the best action at the highest level and always get excessive praise.

However, he would be a good transfer for reputable clubs for several reasons.

First and foremost, he   is very talented and great if in attack mode.Honda makes great passing, dribbling and making shots, the features to be among the world's best players. He is also among the best free kick taker in the world.

Second, he represents a reasonable price for a player with his talent and potential.

Finally, he is quite popular in Japan and will probably pay back his transfer fee by simply selling replica jersey with his name.

Takashi Usami (19)

Japan and Bayern Munich (on loan from Gamba Osaka)


When Bayern Munich loaned this player, they have the legal gross real gem. Usami is a player who have great potential and you will often hear his name a few more years from now.

It is difficult to determine his best position. He was very comfortable playing on both sides of the wing or in attack and said simply, he is a potential star player of any roles. Bestowed pretty goodspeed and dribbling skills would you know it, Usami is a scorer who is very comfortable in front of goal.

Bayern have the advantage of the option to convert the loan contract a permanent contract in the summer of 2012 and there is no reason to see them do not.

Ryo Miyaichi (18)

Japan and Arsenal

This youngster's actions must to be witnessed to be believed. He is among the players, regardless of which club you support, you will be thrilled to see him play.

Miyaichi bought by Arsenal in January 2011 and continue only on loan to Feyenoord, where he rocked the Eredivise with a series of spectacular games.

He called the Japanese Messi, Japanese Ronaldo, and also Ryonaldinho based on comparison with the legendary Brazilian player, Ronaldinho. This player is born with speed and talent to make the opponent’s defense look childish. He also knows how to score goals.

It would be impossible Arsenal willing to sell him, but they seem to have a plan to exploit Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as their main winger in the future and this may block Miyaichi outto the team. This young player may be sold if there is a good bid.

The last thing to note: see the Japanese national team in future. With players such as Miyaichi, Usami, Honda and Kagawa, they will become a force in world of football to be noted.