The past 12 months have already been an exhilarating ride for Okazaki while also helping Japan to an undefeated waltz through the second round of World Cup qualifying .
Okazaki ended a goal - laden stint in the Bundesliga to join the bright lights of the Premier League .
The past 12 months have already been an exhilarating ride for Okazaki , who ended a goal - laden stint in the Bundesliga to join the bright lights of the Premier League , while also helping Japan to an undefeated waltz through the second round of World Cup qualifying .