FIFA Confederations Cup 2013: Top 5 players to watch out for when Mexico play Japan

4. Shinji Okazaki

Okazaki scored a wonderful header past the Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon to help Japan draw level at 3-3 in a game that eventually brought heartbreak for Japan. His efforts in a wide position often troubled the Italian defenders as he ran the channels to find the ball at his feet time and time again. There was an odd chance in the game with which he could have done better, but it was a performance worthy of the big stage. The Asian side might have lost the match, but they won a lot of hearts on the day as they lit up the Confederations Cup. The last match will offer Okazaki another opportunity to exhibit his skills; and you never know who might be watching.