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Is Junji Kawano A-List?
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No — Junji Kawano is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Ranking Timeline
1960F$0.001M
Early Career Start
Begins his football career in Japan. He is little known.
1968D▲$0.01M+$0.009000000000000001M
Japan National Team Debut
Represents Japan on the national team. Gains some recognition nationally.
1970D$0.05M+$0.04M
Retirement from Playing
Retires from playing football. Begins a quiet life.
1980D$0.1M+$0.05M
Early Coaching Roles
Starts coaching at the local level. Remains involved in football.
2000D$0.5M+$0.4M
Quiet Retirement
Living a quiet life away from the spotlight. Mostly forgotten by the public.
2026D$1M+$0.5M
Forgotten Footballer
Kawano is mostly forgotten by mainstream football fans, though his contribution to Japanese football is acknowledged by some.
Last updated: February 21, 2026