Did Hiroki Sakai ever captain the Japanese national team?
Yes
No
Only in friendlies
He was offered but declined
Answer
Hiroki Sakai has indeed captained the Japanese national football team. He was first appointed captain in September 2017, and has led the team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. He is currently the captain of the team.
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