Japan vs Vietnam in Beijing Olympics qualifier

Japan vs Vietnam in Beijing Olympics qualifier

TOKYO, Japan - Japan U-22 midfielder Koki Mizuno (L) and Vietnam U-22 player battle for the ball during the first half of their Beijing Olympics qualifier match at National Stadium in Tokyo.

Al Sadd beat Kashiwa to take 3rd place at Club World Cup

Al Sadd beat Kashiwa to take 3rd place at Club World Cup

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Koki Mizuno of J-League champions Kashiwa Reysol takes a shot in the first half of the Club World Cup third-place match against Qatar's Al Sadd at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Dec. 18, 2011. Al Sadd beat Kashiwa 5-3 on penalties after a 90-minute 0-0 stalemate.

Japanese midfielder Mizuno to be transferred to Celtic

Japanese midfielder Mizuno to be transferred to Celtic

GLASGOW, Scotland - Japanese midfielder Koki Mizuno arrives at Glasgow airport on Jan. 9. The 22-year-old of J-League first-division club JEF United Chiba player is set to offer his services for Scottish Premier League champions Celtic.

Japan thrash Vietnam to get Olympic campaign back on track

Japan thrash Vietnam to get Olympic campaign back on track

HANOI, Vietnam - Japan Under-22 striker Tadanari Lee (L) joins teammate Koki Mizuno in celebration after scoring the opener during the first half of their 2008 Beijing Olympic qualification match against Vietnam at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi on Nov. 17. Japan blanked Vietnam 4-0 to get their qualification campaign back on track.

Japan vs Syria in Asian qualifiers for Beijing Olympic

Japan vs Syria in Asian qualifiers for Beijing Olympic

DAMASCUS, Syria - Japan Under-22s midfielder Koki Mizuno (L) is congratulated by his teammate Keisuke Honda after scoring during the first half of a game against Syria in the second round of Asian qualifies for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Damascus on April 18.

Japan's U-22 down Malaysia in Olympic qualifier

Japan's U-22 down Malaysia in Olympic qualifier

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia - Kashiwa Reysol substitute striker Lee Tadanari (R) gets congratulations from teammate Koki Mizuno after scoring a decisive goal with 14 minutes remaining in a Japan vs Malaysia second-round qualifier for next year's Beijing Olympics in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, on March 14. Japan edged Malaysia 2-1 for their second straight victory.

(1)Japan Under-20 draw with Chile

(1)Japan Under-20 draw with Chile

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan Under-20 midfielder Koki Mizuno runs past Chile midfielder Carlos Carmona after scoring an equalizer in the second half of their friendly match at Toyota Stadium in Aichi Prefecture on May 24. Japan drew 1-1 with Chile.

(1)Japan Under-20 draw with Chile

(1)Japan Under-20 draw with Chile

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan Under-20 midfielder Koki Mizuno runs past Chile midfielder Carlos Carmona after scoring an equalizer in the second half of their friendly match at Toyota Stadium in Aichi Prefecture on May 24. Japan drew 1-1 with Chile. (Kyodo)

Japan's U-22 down Malaysia in Olympic qualifier

Japan's U-22 down Malaysia in Olympic qualifier

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia - Kashiwa Reysol substitute striker Lee Tadanari (R) gets congratulations from teammate Koki Mizuno after scoring a decisive goal with 14 minutes remaining in a Japan vs Malaysia second-round qualifier for next year's Beijing Olympics in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, on March 14. Japan edged Malaysia 2-1 for their second straight victory. (Kyodo)

Japan vs Syria in Asian qualifiers for Beijing Olympic

Japan vs Syria in Asian qualifiers for Beijing Olympic

DAMASCUS, Syria - Japan Under-22s midfielder Koki Mizuno (L) is congratulated by his teammate Keisuke Honda after scoring during the first half of a game against Syria in the second round of Asian qualifies for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Damascus on April 18. (Kyodo)

Japan vs Vietnam in Beijing Olympics qualifier

Japan vs Vietnam in Beijing Olympics qualifier

TOKYO, Japan - Japan U-22 midfielder Koki Mizuno (L) and Vietnam U-22 player battle for the ball during the first half of their Beijing Olympics qualifier match at National Stadium in Tokyo. (Kyodo)

Japan thrash Vietnam to get Olympic campaign back on track

Japan thrash Vietnam to get Olympic campaign back on track

HANOI, Vietnam - Japan Under-22 striker Tadanari Lee (L) joins teammate Koki Mizuno in celebration after scoring the opener during the first half of their 2008 Beijing Olympic qualification match against Vietnam at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi on Nov. 17. Japan blanked Vietnam 4-0 to get their qualification campaign back on track. (Kyodo)

Japanese midfielder Mizuno to be transferred to Celtic

Japanese midfielder Mizuno to be transferred to Celtic

LONDON, England - Japanese midfielder Koki Mizuno (in J-League photo) is set to offer his services for Scottish Premier League champions Celtic as the club obtained a work permit for him on Jan. 9, club sources said. If a deal is sealed, the 22-year-old of J-League first-division club JEF United Chiba will become the second Japanese player for Celtic after midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura. (Kyodo)

Japanese midfielder Mizuno to be transferred to Celtic

Japanese midfielder Mizuno to be transferred to Celtic

GLASGOW, Scotland - Japanese midfielder Koki Mizuno arrives at Glasgow airport on Jan. 9. The 22-year-old of J-League first-division club JEF United Chiba player is set to offer his services for Scottish Premier League champions Celtic. (Kyodo)

Al Sadd beat Kashiwa to take 3rd place at Club World Cup

Al Sadd beat Kashiwa to take 3rd place at Club World Cup

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Koki Mizuno of J-League champions Kashiwa Reysol takes a shot in the first half of the Club World Cup third-place match against Qatar's Al Sadd at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Dec. 18, 2011. Al Sadd beat Kashiwa 5-3 on penalties after a 90-minute 0-0 stalemate. (Kyodo)