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