is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a wing-back, full-back or centre back for Sanfrecce Hiroshima and the Japan national team.
Early Life Nakano played youth football for AZ'86 Tokyo Ome and Kiryu Daiichi High School before attending Toin University of Yokohama. During his university career, he helped lead Toin University to the All Japan University Football Championship title in 2022, earning Best Defender honors.
Playing Style Nakano can play as a right wing-back, full-back or centre-back.
A former baseball player in his youth, Nakano possesses notable throw-in power and accuracy, making his long throws a potent offensive weapon during set-piece situations.
Career statistics
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ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsToin University of Yokohama FC2019Kantō Soccer League12100–00121Toin University of Yokohama2020–11–0011Sanfrecce Hiroshima2022J1 League1000000010 Career total131110000142 Notes
Honours Sanfrecce Hiroshima J.League Cup: 2025 Japanese Super Cup: 2025 Individual J1 100 Year Vision League Regional Round West Best Eleven: 2026
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