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Shunsuke Nakamura
About Shunsuke Nakamura
Shunsuke Nakamura is a retired Japanese Attacking Midfielder born on June 24, 1978. During a career spanning 25 years across 7 clubs, Shunsuke Nakamura carved out a memorable legacy in the world of football. Their journey through various leagues and countries tells the story of a player who left a lasting mark on the beautiful game.
Career Timeline
Yokohama FC
2019 — 2022🇯🇵 Japan
Júbilo Iwata
2017 — 2019🇯🇵 Japan
Yokohama F. Marinos
2010 — 2017🇯🇵 Japan
Espanyol
2009 — 2010🇪🇸 Spain
Celtic
2005 — 2009🏴 Scotland
Reggina
2002 — 2005🇮🇹 Italy
Yokohama F. Marinos
1997 — 2002🇯🇵 Japan
Career Statistics
139
Goals
0
Assists
744
Matches Played
Fun Facts
1A coach joked he 'could open a tin of beans with his left foot' due to his incredible ball skill.
2During his time at Celtic, he became the first Japanese player to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or (2007).
3Despite being a star, the nickname 'kinoko' (mushroom) was given to him in Japan because of his characteristic hairstyle that he maintained for decades.
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