is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Nakamura was born in Funabashi on January 27, 1979. After graduating from Nihon University, he joined Nagoya Grampus Eight (later Nagoya Grampus) in 2001. He became a regular player in 2002. Although he was originally offensive midfielder, he also played many matches as defensive midfielder and right side midfielder. From 2008, he played as defensive midfielder under new manager Dragan Stojković. The club won the 3rd place 2008 J1 League and the 2nd place 2009 Emperor's Cup. In 2010, the club won the champions 2010 J1 League their first league champions. In 2011, the club also won the 2nd place J1 League. From 2012, his opportunity to play decreased and he retired end of 2014 season.
National team career Nakamura's only appearance for Japan came on August 9, 2006, in a friendly against Trinidad and Tobago.Japan National Football Team Database
Club statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Asia Total2001Nagoya Grampus EightJ1 League1110042-15320022943050-37420032232050-29320042952181-39720053472160-42820063352040-39520072602040-3202008Nagoya GrampusJ1 League3103060-400200930051109145220102713140-34220112732020503632012500000308020132010030-23120141802020-220 Career total3423028454317144138
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals200610Total10
Honours Nagoya Grampus J1 League (1): 2010 Japanese Super Cup (1): 2011
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database