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Encyclopedia > Shunsuke Nakamura
Shunsuke Nakamura
Personal information
Full name Shunsuke Nakamura
Date of birth June 24, 1978 (1978-06-24) (age 29)
Place of birth    Yokohama, Japan
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Celtic
Number 25
Youth clubs
1991-1994
1994-1997		 Nissan F.C. Junior Youth
Toko Gakuen High School
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
1997-2002
2002-2005
2005-		 Yokohama Marinos
Reggina
Celtic		 146 (33)
081 (11)
092 (21)   
National team2
2000- Japan 073 (20)

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 04:33, 20 April 2008 (UTC).
2 National team caps and goals correct
as of 04:33, 20 April 2008 (UTC).
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Shunsuke Nakamura (中村 俊輔 Nakamura Shunsuke?, born June 24, 1978) is a Japanese football player who currently plays for Celtic in the Scottish Premier League. He is one of the most prominent and successful Asian players to have played in Europe and on 13 September 2006 became the first Japanese player to score in the Champions League and the second Asian player to do so. is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Soccer redirects here. ... Current season Celtic Football Club are a football club from Glasgow, Scotland, who currently play in the Scottish Premier League, the highest form of competition in Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... The Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League commonly known as the Scottish Premier League, Premier League or SPL is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top level of the Scottish football league system - above the Scottish Football League. ... is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... UEFA Champions League, which replaced the European Champions Cup, is a seasonal club football competition organised by UEFA since 1992 for the most successful football clubs in Europe. ...


He has won the Asian Cup in 2000 and 2004 with the Japanese national football team, and was named Most Valuable Player in the 2004 competition. He has also appeared in the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship, and the 2000 Summer Olympics as a member of the Japanese Under-23 team. The Asian Cup is run by the Asian Football Confederation. ... The Asian Football Confederations Asian Cup 2000 finals were held in the Lebanon between October 12 and October 29. ... Logo of the 2004 Asian Cup The Asian Football Confederations Asian Cup 2004 finals were held in China between July 17 and August 7. ... First international Japan 0 - 5 Republic of China  (Tokyo, Japan; May 9, 1917) Biggest win Japan 15 - 0 Philippines  (Tokyo, Japan; September 27, 1967) Biggest defeat Japan 2 - 15 Philippines  (Tokyo, Japan; September 10, 1917) World Cup Appearances 3 (First in 1998) Best result Round 2, 2002 AFC Asian Cup... Categories: | | ... The FIFA World Youth Championship is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). ... The 2000 Summer Olympics or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were the Summer Olympic Games celebrated in 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ...


In his first season with Celtic, Nakamura helped the club win the Scottish Premier League and Scottish League Cup. His contributions to the Japanese national football team are represented by 20 goals. His former clubs include Yokohama F. Marinos and Reggina, for whom he scored 38 and 12 goals respectively before moving to Celtic on 25 July 2005 for a fee of around £1.25 million.[1] The Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League commonly known as the Scottish Premier League, Premier League or SPL is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top level of the Scottish football league system - above the Scottish Football League. ... The Scottish Football League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. ... First international Japan 0 - 5 Republic of China  (Tokyo, Japan; May 9, 1917) Biggest win Japan 15 - 0 Philippines  (Tokyo, Japan; September 27, 1967) Biggest defeat Japan 2 - 15 Philippines  (Tokyo, Japan; September 10, 1917) World Cup Appearances 3 (First in 1998) Best result Round 2, 2002 AFC Asian Cup... Yokohama F. Marinos ) is a Japanese football team which participates in the professional J. League. ... Reggina Calcio is the main football club of the Italian city of Reggio Calabria. ... is the 206th day of the year (207th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... GBP redirects here. ...

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Playing style

Nakamura is a playmaking midfielder usually deployed by Celtic on the right hand side of midfield. He had previously been positioned in the centre or on the left hand side of the pitch, since he is left-footed.


He is known for his vision and touch, as well as being a free-kick specialist. He can create scoring opportunities for his teammates but is also more than capable of scoring himself. Former Shimizu S-Pulse and Kashiwa Reysol manager and Tottenham Hotspur player Steve Perryman once remarked that Nakamura was so good, he "could open a tin of beans with his left foot".[2] Shimizu S-Pulse(清水エスパルス) is a J. League team. ... Kashiwa Reysol ) is a J. League team. ... Tottenham Hotspur F.C. is a North London association football team, also known by the nickname Spurs. ... Stephen John Steve Perryman MBE (born Ealing, London, December 21, 1951) is a retired English football player and current manager. ... This article is on the plant. ...


Slightly built, weighing just 68 kg, Nakamura has been criticized for lack of strength on the ball, and his physical weakness was one of the reason for his omission from Japan's 2002 FIFA World Cup squad. However, he has addressed this shortcoming during his three seasons in Italy and he has flourished in the similarly physical Scottish football. 2002 World Cup redirects here. ...


Early years

Born and raised in Yokohama, Japan, Nakamura began playing football competitively at age 5, playing with the local youth club side Misono FC until he entered junior high school. In fifth grade, he was selected for Yokohama's city all-star team's tour of the former Soviet Union, even though the team was only meant to include sixth graders.[citation needed] For the town of Yokohama in Aomori Prefecture, see Yokohama, Aomori. ...


In 1991 at age 12, he joined Nissan F.C. Junior Youth, the youth division of Nissan Motors' club side, which would become Yokohama Marinos when J. League began play in 1993. Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar. ... Nissan redirects here. ... Yokohama F.Marinos is a Japanese football team which participates in the professional J. League. ... The Japan Professional Football League ), or J.League ), is the top professional football (soccer) league in Japan and one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ...


However, Nakamura was not promoted to the Nissan F.C. Youth team In 1994, and he enrolled at Toko Gakuen High School in Kawasaki. There, Nakamura was named the most valuable player of Japan's national high school football tournament in 1995, and led the school to the tournament final in 1996. Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ...


After graduation from Toko Gakuen in 1997, Nakamura signed with the local club, Yokohama Marinos. For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Yokohama F.Marinos is a Japanese football team which participates in the professional J. League. ...


National team

Youth national teams (1996-2000)

Nakamura's national team career with Japan started in 1996 as the only high school player selected to the Under-19 team for the Asia Youth Championship. The following year, he was a member of Japan's Under-20 team that finished in the final 8 of the FIFA World Youth Championship. Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... The FIFA World Youth Championship is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). ...


In 1999, Nakamura was selected a member of Japan's Under-23 team that won all its Asian qualifying matches in the run up to the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. Nakamura formed a lethal combination in the attacking midfield with Shinji Ono on a team that would form the core of the Japanese national team, and included Atsushi Yanagisawa, Junichi Inamoto and Naohiro Takahara. In Sydney, Japan reached the quarterfinal round. Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... The 2000 Summer Olympics or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were the Summer Olympic Games celebrated in 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ... Shinji Ono , born on September 27, 1979 in Numazu, Shizuoka) is a Japanese football player, who plays as a midfielder for the Japanese national team and Urawa Red Diamonds of J. League Known as Tensai, Japanese for Genius, from his youth days, Ono is one of the biggest stars in... Atsushi Yanagisawa , born May 27, 1977) is a Japanese soccer player. ... Junichi Inamoto , born September 18, 1979) is a Japanese football player who plays in midfield for Eintracht Frankfurt. ... Naohiro Takahara , born June 4, 1979) is a Japanese footballer. ...


Under Troussier (2000-02)

Nakamura made his senior national team debut on February 13, 2000, in an Asian Cup qualifier match against Singapore. He scored his first national team goal against Brunei in the very next match on February 16, 2000, also in Asian Cup qualifying. is the 44th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... The Asian Cup is run by the Asian Football Confederation. ... is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...


After helping Japan win Asian Cup 2000, Nakamura appeared to have cemented his place in the national team, having played every match of the tournament. However, his national team career took a sharp turn in a friendly match on March 25, 2001, a humiliating 5-0 loss to France. He did not play for the team led by manager Philippe Troussier again until almost a year later, in a friendly match against Ukraine on March 21, 2002. The Asian Football Confederations Asian Cup 2000 finals were held in the Lebanon between October 12 and October 29. ... is the 84th day of the year (85th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Phillipe Troussier (born March 21, 1955 in Paris) is a former French football (soccer) player and now a manager. ... is the 80th day of the year (81st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ...


Although Nakamura played in four friendly matches leading up to the 2002 World Cup Finals, he was left off the 23-man squad for Japan to the disappointment of fans. In the second to last warm up match for the 2002 World Cup Finals against Honduras, he scored two goals, one of them a curling shot made directly from a corner kick.[3] However, he picked up a knee injury against Honduras and did not play in the final warm up match, a 3-0 loss against Norway, and was ultimately not picked for the World Cup squad.[4] 2002 World Cup redirects here. ... 2002 World Cup redirects here. ...


Despite Nakamura's talents, Troussier could not find a place in his rigid, defensive-minded system. He believed Nakamura lacked the physique and stamina to play either the center or the left of the midfield, and had a surplus of players at both positions.[5]


Under Zico (2002-06)

After the World Cup, Troussier resigned as manager of Japan, and was replaced by former Brazil and Kashima Antlers star Zico. The new coach immediately brought the talented player back to the national team, starting Nakamura in his début against Jamaica. Kashima Antlers ) is a J. League team. ... Arthur Antunes Coimbra (born in March 3, 1953), better known as Zico , is a former Brazilian footballer and coach. ...


Zico has lauded Nakamura's improvement since 2002, especially his physical development, stating, "Unquestionably, he has improved a great deal since his move to Serie A. He is the soul of our midfield."[6] Nakamura has flourished under Zico's attacking style and earned his place as the central playmaker. He led Japan to the championship at Asian Cup 2004, where he was named Most Valuable Player, and qualification for the 2006 World Cup Finals.[7] Nakamura also starred for Japan in the 2003 and 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup, scoring a total of 4 goals in 6 matches. Logo of the 2004 Asian Cup The Asian Football Confederations Asian Cup 2004 finals were held in China between July 17 and August 7. ... 2006 World Cup redirects here. ... The 2003 Confederations Cup football tournament was held in France in June 2003. ... Final kick-off The 2005 Confederations Cup football tournament was held in Germany, between June 15 and June 29, 2005. ...


Nakamura was suspended for the World Cup qualification match against North Korea on June 8, 2005 that clinched Japan's place in the 2006 Finals,[8] he nonetheless played a key role in the qualifying run and has replaced Hidetoshi Nakata as the main playmaker in Japan's attack.[9] In the qualification process for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, the six FIFA confederations were allocated a share of the 32 spots available on the basis of the strength of their teams. ... First International Burma 0 - 0 North Korea (Rangoon, Burma; March 22, 1964) Largest win North Korea 21 - 0 Guam (Taipei, Taiwan; March 11, 2005) Worst defeat Bulgaria 6 - 1 North Korea (Sofia, Bulgaria; May 25, 1974) Poland 5 - 0 North Korea (Montreal, Canada; July 25, 1976) World Cup Appearances 1... is the 159th day of the year (160th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Hidetoshi Nakata (中田 英寿 Nakata Hidetoshi; born January 22, 1977 in Yamanashi Prefecture), is a Japanese former football player. ...


In the 2006 FIFA World Cup Nakamura scored the controversial opening goal in Japan's first game against Australia. The 2006 FIFA World Cup generated various controversies, including onfield disputes, critiques of official decisions, and team salary issues. ... In Australia, many forms of football are played. ...


Club career

Yokohama Marinos (1997-2002)

In 1997, 19-year-old Nakamura joined Yokohama Marinos of J. League (later merged with Yokohama Flugels and renamed 'Yokohama F. Marinos), a club whose youth side he had played for when it was known as Nissan Motors FC. He made his début with Marinos on April 16 of that year against Gamba Osaka. Nakamura finished the season with 27 appearances and 5 goals. For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Yokohama F.Marinos is a Japanese football team which participates in the professional J. League. ... The Japan Professional Football League ), or J.League ), is the top professional football (soccer) league in Japan and one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football. ... Yokohama Flügels ) is a Japanese soccer team that played in the J. League between 1993 and 1999. ... is the 106th day of the year (107th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Gamba Osaka ) is a Japanese professional soccer (football) club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. ...


In 2000, Nakamura had his best season in Yokohama, recording 5 goals and 11 assists, and winning the J. League Most Valuable Player award. Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ...


Nakamura left Marinos during the 2002 season to join Reggina of Serie A, after the clubs agreed to a US$3.5 million transfer fee following a 6-month loan period.[10] Also see: 2002 (number). ... Reggina Calcio is the main football club of the Italian city of Reggio Calabria. ... This article is about the Italian football league. ...


Reggina (2002-2005)

Following the disappointment of being omitted from Japan's final World Cup squad, Nakamura joined Italian club Reggina, newly promoted to Serie A. Expectations for Nakamura were high, as he was given the prestigious number 10 shirt from the start, and he responded by scoring in three consecutive matches early in the season. Reggina Calcio is the main football club of the Italian city of Reggio Calabria. ... This article is about the Italian football league. ...


However, Nakamura struggled with injuries, appearing in just 18 matches in the 2003-04 season, while the club struggled to avoid relegation all three seasons he played there. After three seasons in Italy, he felt it was time to move on.


Celtic (2005-present)

Nakamura expressed interest in playing in Spain and media reports linked him to Atlético Madrid and Deportivo La Coruña of La Liga as well as Bundesliga teams Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Monchengladbach in the summer of 2005,[11] but Nakamura ultimately chose to join Scottish Premier League champions Celtic. Club Atlético de Madrid is a Spanish football club based in Madrid. ... Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña, S.A.D. (abbreviated Depor) is a Spanish football club. ... (Professional Football League), commonly known as the Primera División or simply La Liga, is the top professional football league in Spain. ... The official Bundesliga logo. ... BV Borussia Dortmund is a German football club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia and one of the most successful clubs in German football. ... Borussia Mönchengladbach is one of the most famous and most supported German soccer clubs. ... The Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League commonly known as the Scottish Premier League, Premier League or SPL is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top level of the Scottish football league system - above the Scottish Football League. ... Current season Celtic Football Club are a football club from Glasgow, Scotland, who currently play in the Scottish Premier League, the highest form of competition in Scotland. ...


Although Japanese football observer Jeremy Walker warned that Nakamura's lack of pace and stamina may be a problem in Scotland[12], he made an immediate impact with Celtic, as he was named Man of the Match in his début against Dundee United on August 6, 2005.[13] His creativity, as well as his work ethic and composure under pressure has won praise from teammates, manager Gordon Strachan and Celtic supporters.[14][15] Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish football (soccer) club from the city of Dundee. ... is the 218th day of the year (219th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Gordon David Strachan /strÉ”:n/ OBE (born 9 February 1957, in Edinburgh) is a retired Scottish football player, and is now a football manager. ...


In his first season with Celtic, Nakamura won his first major club titles, the Scottish Premier League and Scottish League Cup.[16] On 13 September 2006, he played his début Champions League game against Manchester United at Old Trafford. He scored a freekick to bring the game level at 2-2. However, the game ended with the home side winning 3-2. On 14 October 2006, he played in a league game against Dundee United at Tannadice Park and went on to get man of the match as well as score his first hat-trick of his Celtic career. The game ended 4-1 in Celtic's favour. On 21 November 2006, Nakamura scored perhaps the most important goal of his career to date with a 30-yard free-kick against Manchester United at Celtic Park in a crucial Champions League game. The goal resulted in Celtic progressing to the Champions League knockout stage for the first time.[17] On 26 December 2006, Nakamura chipped the ball over Dundee United's goalkeeper Derek Stillie at Celtic Park (He won the Goal of the Season award by this [18]). It was Nakamura's performance in the final 20 minutes of the game which allowed Celtic to escape with a point, prompting Gordon Strachan to proclaim him "a genius".[19] is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... UEFA Champions League, which replaced the European Champions Cup, is a seasonal club football competition organised by UEFA since 1992 for the most successful football clubs in Europe. ... is the 287th day of the year (288th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 325th day of the year (326th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Manchester Uniteds emblem Manchester United F.C. (often abbreviated to Man United or just Man U, pronounced man-yoo) is an English football club based at Old Trafford in Greater Manchester. ... is the 360th day of the year (361st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Derek Stillie (born December 3, 1973 in Cumnock) is a Scottish footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Dundee United in the Scottish Premier League. ...


On 25 February 2007, during the Scottish Cup quarter-final between Celtic and Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Nakamura broke a bone in his left hand after an Inverness player stepped on it. However, Nakamura played in the next game on March 3 against Dunfermline Athletic[20]. Gordon Strachan, said that they couldn’t play the second leg of the Champions League match against the European Champions AC Milan in San Siro without him[21]. He played in both legs of the fixture, the first of which was a 0-0 draw at Celtic Park, with Milan going on to win the tie 1-0 at the San Siro, after extra time. is the 56th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... The 2006-07 Scottish Cup is the staging of Scotlands most prestigious football knockout competition, also known for sponsorship reasons as the Tennents Scottish Cup. ... Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club is a Scottish football team based in the city of Inverness. ... is the 62nd day of the year (63rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Dunfermline Athletic F.C. is a Scottish football team currently playing in the Scottish Premier League. ... AC Milan is an Italian football club. ...


On April 22, 2007 Celtic won their 41st league championship, and second in a row. The title was won in dramatic fashion by an injury time free-kick from Nakamura in a 2-1 victory against Kilmarnock. [22] The result left Celtic 13 points clear of Rangers with four matches remaining. Quite fittingly, later that day Nakamura was recognized by his peers by him winning the Scottish Professional Footballers' Association's player of the year award for 2007.[23] This was followed in May by the Scottish Football Writers' Association player of the year award[24] and both Players Player of the Year award and the Fans Player of the Year award at Celtic's own end of season awards ceremony. He was also awarded SPL goal of the season for his goal against Dundee Utd.[25] is the 112th day of the year (113th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... At the end of every Scottish football season the members of the PFA, the players union, vote on which of its members has played the best football in the previous year. ... The Scottish football writers association is an association of Scottish football journalists and correspondents writing for newspapers and agencies. ...


Nakamura featured little in the first part of Celtic's 2007-08 campaigns due to a knee injury which was picked up in a Champions League qualifying match against Spartak Moscow in August 2007 and repeatedly aggravated, including in a match against Motherwell F.C. on October 27, 2007,[26] after which Nakamura sat out for nearly three months. Nakamura returned to play on January 12, 2008, for Celtic's Scottish Cup match against Stirling Albion F.C., in which he scored a goal.[27]. Champions League may refers to: UEFA Champions League - A major football (soccer) tournament contested by European teams. ... This article is about the football club. ... August 2007 is the eighth month of that year. ... Motherwell Football Club is a Scottish football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. ... is the 300th day of the year (301st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup[1], usually known as the Scottish Cup, is the national cup knockout competition in Scottish football. ... Stirling Albion FC are a football club currently playing in the Scottish Football League. ...


Nakamura has been targeted for racist abuse by some supporters of Glasgow Rangers. At an away tie to Sporting Lisbon in the UEFA Cup on Thursday, 10 April 2008, supporters unfurled a banner with the words "Nakamura ate my dog" recalling an erroneous stereotype of the Japanese. [28]


On the 16th of April Nakamura scored his first goal against Old Firm rivals Rangers F.C., with a stunning strike in open play from 30 yards. This Goal Made Nakamura the First Ever Japanese Player to Score in an Old Firm Game. Crowd at football match between Celtic F.C. and Rangers F.C. at Celtic Park. ... In general, a ranger is a keeper, guardian, or soldier that ranges over a region to protect the area or enforce law. ...


Honors

Individual honors

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Team honors

The Japan Professional Football League ), or J.League ), is the top professional football (soccer) league in Japan and one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... the 2005 final J. League Cup is a Japanese football (soccer) competition organised by J. League. ... This article is about the year. ... The Asian Cup is run by the Asian Football Confederation. ... The Asian Football Confederations Asian Cup 2000 finals were held in the Lebanon between October 12 and October 29. ... Logo of the 2004 Asian Cup The Asian Football Confederations Asian Cup 2004 finals were held in China between July 17 and August 7. ... The Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League commonly known as the Scottish Premier League, Premier League or SPL is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top level of the Scottish football league system - above the Scottish Football League. ... The 2005-06 Scottish Premier League was won by Celtic. ... 2006-07 was the ninth season of the Scottish Premier League football. ... The 2007-08 Scottish Premier League season is the tenth season of the Scottish Premier League. ... The Scottish Football League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup[1], usually known as the Scottish Cup, is the national cup knockout competition in Scottish football. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...

Club career statistics

In domestic competitions

Season Club Country Div Apps Goals Assists Team Record
1997 Yokohama Marinos Flag of Japan Japan 1 27 5 5 3rd place
1998 Yokohama Marinos Flag of Japan Japan 1 33 9 8 4th place
1999 Yokohama F. Marinos Flag of Japan Japan 1 26 7 7 5th place
2000 Yokohama F. Marinos Flag of Japan Japan 1 30 5 11 Runners-up
2001 Yokohama F. Marinos Flag of Japan Japan 1 33 3 4 13th place
2002 Yokohama F. Marinos Flag of Japan Japan 1 8 4 5 Runners-up
2002-03 Reggina Flag of Italy Italy 1 31 7 5 14th place
2003-04 Reggina Flag of Italy Italy 1 16 2 2 14th place
2004-05 Reggina Flag of Italy Italy 1 33 2 3 10th place
2005-06 Celtic Flag of Scotland Scotland 1 33 6 9 Champion
2006-07 Celtic Flag of Scotland Scotland 1 37 9 12 Champion
2007-08 Celtic Flag of Scotland Scotland 1 25 6 6 Champion

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In European competitions

Season Team Country Competition Apps Goals Assists Team Record
2006-07 Celtic Flag of Scotland Scotland UEFA Champions League 8 2 1 Round of 16
2007-08 Celtic Flag of Scotland Scotland UEFA Champions League 4 0 0 Round of 16

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National team career statistics

Appearances in major competitions

Year Competition Category Appearances Goals Team Record
Start Sub
1997 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship U-20 5 0 1 Quarterfinals
2000 2000 AFC Asian Cup qualification Senior 3 0 2 Qualified
2000 2000 Olympics U-23 4 0 0 Quarterfinals
2000 2000 AFC Asian Cup Senior 5 0 0 Champion
2003 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup Senior 2 0 3 Round 1
2004 2004 AFC Asian Cup Senior 6 0 2 Champion
2005 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup Senior 3 0 1 Round 1
2004-2005 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification Senior 7 1 1 Qualified
2006 2006 FIFA World Cup Senior 3 0 1 Round 1
2007 2007 AFC Asian Cup Senior 6 0 2 4th Place

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Goals for national team

Shunsuke Nakamura: International Goals
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. February 16, 2000 Macau, China Flag of Brunei Brunei 9-0 Won Asian Cup 2000 Qual
2. June 11, 2000 Miyagi, Japan Flag of Slovakia Slovakia 1-1 Draw Friendly
3. August 16, 2000 Hiroshima, Japan Flag of the United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates 3-1 Won Friendly
4. May 2, 2002 Kobe, Japan Flag of Honduras Honduras 3-3 Draw Friendly
5. May 2, 2002 Kobe, Japan Flag of Honduras Honduras 3-3 Draw Friendly
6. March 28, 2003 Tokyo, Japan Flag of Uruguay Uruguay 2-2 Draw Friendly
7. June 18, 2003 Paris, France Flag of New Zealand New Zealand 3-0 Won Confederations Cup 2003 Group Stage
8. June 18, 2003 Paris, France Flag of New Zealand New Zealand 3-0 Won Confederations Cup 2003 Group Stage
9. June 20, 2003 Saint-Étienne, France Flag of France France 1-2 Lost Confederations Cup 2003 Group Stage
10. June 9, 2004 Saitama, Japan Flag of India India 7-0 Won World Cup 2006 Qual
11. July 20, 2004 Chongqing, China Flag of Oman Oman 1-0 Won Asian Cup 2004 Group Stage
12. July 24, 2004 Chongqing, China Flag of Thailand Thailand 4-1 Won Asian Cup 2004 Group Stage
13. June 22, 2005 Cologne, Germany Flag of Brazil Brazil 2-2 Draw Confederations Cup 2005 Group Stage
14. September 7, 2005 Miyagi, Japan Flag of Honduras Honduras 5-4 Won Friendly
15. October 8, 2005 Riga, Latvia Flag of Latvia Latvia 2-2 Draw Friendly
16. June 12, 2006 Kaiserslautern, Germany Flag of Australia Australia 1-3 Lost World Cup 2006 Group Stage
17. July 13, 2007 Hanoi, Vietnam Flag of the United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates 3-1 Won 2007 AFC Asian Cup Group Stage
18. July 16, 2007 Hanoi, Vietnam Flag of Vietnam Vietnam 4-1 Won 2007 AFC Asian Cup Group Stage
19. September 11, 2007 Klagenfurt, Austria Flag of Switzerland Switzerland 4-3 Won Friendly
20. September 11, 2007 Klagenfurt, Austria Flag of Switzerland Switzerland 4-3 Won Friendly

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Trivia

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  • Nakamura appeared with Zico on the front cover of the Japanese releases of Konami's Winning Eleven video game series (WE 5 WE 9, WE 9: Ubiquitous Evolution and WE 10) in 2001, 2005 and 2006. He also appeared on the front cover of Namco's Football Kingdom Trial Edition in 2004.
  • Nakamura's second son was born on January 15, 2008 in Glasgow, Scotland.
  • His current boot sponsor is Adidas

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References

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  2. ^ Fc Japan
  3. ^ CNNSI.com - 2002 World Cup - Santos lifts Japan to 3-3 draw with Honduras - Thursday May 02, 2002 01:30 PM
  4. ^ ESPNsoccernet.com World Cup 2002: Japan veterans given surprise call-up
  5. ^ Fc Japan
  6. ^ ESPNsoccernet - Europe - Celtic chase signing of Nakamura
  7. ^ http://www.fifa.com/en/news/interview/0,4323,110314-N,00.html
  8. ^ http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/050608/1/3tgq.html
  9. ^ http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/050922/1/4pwd.html
  10. ^ CNNSI.com - Soccer - Italy: Nakamura confirms move to Reggina - Thursday July 04, 2002 07:26 AM
  11. ^ ESPNsoccernet - Europe - Nakamura set for Primera Liga switch
  12. ^ [1][dead link]
  13. ^ He's the Orient express - Scotsman.com Sport
  14. ^ http://www.celticfc.net/newsroom/news.aspx?id='2005-12-12_1152ss'
  15. ^ Scottish Football News - Shunsuke Nakamura :: Soccerphile
  16. ^ ABC Sport Online - World Cup 2006 - Shunsuke Nakamura: Creative heartbeat
  17. ^ Celtic into knockout phase with win over Man Utd
  18. ^ BBC SPORT | Football | Scottish Premier | Nakamura takes top player award
  19. ^ http://www.celticfc.net/newsroom/news.aspx?id='2006-12-27_1252df'
  20. ^ "Celts ease past Pars". Retrieved on 2007-03-05. 
  21. ^ "Celts ease past Pars". Retrieved on 2007-03-01. 
  22. ^ Colin Moffat, Kilmarnock 1-2 Celtic, BBC Sport, 22 April, 2007
  23. ^ Nakamura takes top player award, BBC News, 22 April 2007, Retrieved 22 April 2007
  24. ^ Nakamura gets top writers' prize BBC Sport Online, 2007-05-02. Retrieved 2007-05-02.
  25. ^ BBC SPORT | Football | Scottish Premier | Nakamura takes top player award
  26. ^ Gordon, Phil. "Shunsuke Nakamura out of Champions League as knee fails to improve", Times Online, 2007-11-22. Retrieved on 2008-01-21. 
  27. ^ "Celtic 3-0 Stirling Albion", RTE Sport, 2008-01-12. Retrieved on 2008-01-21. 
  28. ^ Nakamura ate my dog banner
  29. ^ BBC SPORT | Scotland | SPFA's team of the 2006/07 season
  30. ^ Clean sweep for Nakamura
  31. ^ Clean sweep for Nakamura

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Flag of Scotland Craig Gordon		 SFWA Footballer of the Year
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Flag of Spain Carlos Cuellar
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Flag of Japan Hiroshi Nanami		 Asian Cup Most Valuable Player
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Flag of Japan Alex		 J-League Player of the Year
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The Japan Zone newsletter. (4348 words)
Yokohama F Marinos midfield star Nakamura Shunsuke (23) is reportedly set to join Spanish league champions Real Madrid following the World Cup.
But while it's likely the deal will rest on Nakamura's performance in the big event, his place in the Japanese team is by no means guaranteed.
Though he regularly displays his unbounded talent for his club, he has yet to shine at the senior international level.
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