He scored the two goals that won the 2016 J1 League final for Kashima Antlers over Urawa Red Diamonds.

On 25 March 2020, Kanazaki returned to Nagoya Grampus on loan from Sagan Tosu until 31 January 2021.

[2] On 15 January 2021, following his season on loan at Nagoya Grampus, Kanazaki signed permanently for the club.

[4] Kanazaki made his full international debut for Japan on 20 January 2009 in a 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualification against Yemen.

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