Having won a slew of trophies with Russian powerhouse CSKA Moscow, this World Cup is a happy homecoming of sorts for Keisuke Honda.

Honda, who joined CSKA in January 2010, helped the team win back-to-back first-division titles in 2013 and 2014. It also captured two Russian Cups and a Russian Super Cup before he departed for AC Milan in January 2014.

Now playing for Mexican first-division side Pachuca, Honda said he is looking forward to once again performing in front of fans who witnessed some of his best moments at club level.