Belgium 3-2 Japan: 5 Talking Points as Belgium mount an unbelievable comeback over Japan, World Cup 2018

#3 Takashi Inui bows out after leaving a lasting impression

Inui has played a crucial role in Japan's campaign and it is just the beginning

Japan's World Cup hero Takashi Inui has always had to wait for his opportunities in life and his rise to prominence has been inspiring to say the least.

The winger made his professional debut with the Yokohama F Marinos in his homeland back in 2007 but was soon shipped out on loan to second division outfit Cerezo Osaka.

Inui scored 20 goals in the 2009/10 season to secure their promotion to the top-flight and impressed yet again to secure a dream move to Germany with VFL Bochum.

However, he was sent out on loan yet again and helped Eintracht Frankfurt secure top-flight status from the second tier before he secured a move to La Liga with Eibar, three years later.

After making 88 appearances over the course of three years with the La Liga minnows he is now set to join Real Betis after he returns from the World Cup.

At the age of 30, Inui continues to inspire plenty of youngsters in Asia who now believe that hard work and perseverance can help you go a long way in life.

The winger has been in sublime form for the Blue Samurais throughout the tournament and he is always capable of producing moments of magic like he did against Belgium today when he scored that audacious goal.