Kengo Nakamura
Career snapshot
Position rank · 2020
Among 389 Midfield - Central Midfields · ≥200 mins
Career highs
Born the same day
Shares 1980-10-31 · 4 players total
| Full name | Kengo Nakamura |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | 中村 憲剛 |
| Date of birth | 1980-10-31 (45 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Kodaira, Tokyo, Japan |
| Citizenship | Japan |
| Position | Midfield - Central Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 175.00 m |
| Current club | Retired |
| Joined | 2021-02-01 |
| Contract expires | — |
| Outfitter | Mizuno |
Percentile rank vs 268 other Midfield - Central Midfields with ≥500 minutes in 2020. Higher = better (except cards, where lower = better — inverted automatically).
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Frontale | 25 | 06/07 | 2020 | 675 | 102 | 124 | 13,711 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Emperor's Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | J1 League | Kawasaki Frontale | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 274 |
| 2019 | Emperor's Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | J. League Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | J1 League | Kawasaki Frontale | 20 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 714 |
| 2019 | Jap. Super Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Emperor's Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | J. League Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | J1 League | Kawasaki Frontale | 33 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 438 |
| 2018 | Jap. Super Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Emperor's Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | J. League Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | J1 League | Kawasaki Frontale | 32 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 443 |
| 2016 | Emperor's Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | J. League Championship | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | J. League Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | J1 - 1st Stage | Kawasaki Frontale | 16 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 360 |
| 2016 | J1 - 2nd Stage | Kawasaki Frontale | 15 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 269 |
| 2015 | Emperor's Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | J. League Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | J1 - 1st Stage | Kawasaki Frontale | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | J1 - 2nd Stage | Kawasaki Frontale | 17 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 765 |
| 2014 | J. League Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | J.League Div.1 | Kawasaki Frontale | 30 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 849 |
| 2013 | Emperor's Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | J. League Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 2013 | J.League Div.1 | Kawasaki Frontale | 29 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 362 |
| 2012 | Emperor's Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | J. League Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | J.League Div.1 | Kawasaki Frontale | 34 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 601 |
| 2011 | Emperor's Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | J. League Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | J.League Div.1 | Kawasaki Frontale | 30 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 599 |
| 2010 | Emperor's Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | J. League Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 195 |
| 2010 | J.League Div.1 | Kawasaki Frontale | 27 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 556 |
| 2009 | Emperor's Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | J. League Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | J.League Div.1 | Kawasaki Frontale | 32 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 719 |
| 2008 | Emperor's Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | J. League Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | J.League Div.1 | Kawasaki Frontale | 34 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 762 |
| 2007 | Emperor's Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | J. League Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | J.League Div.1 | Kawasaki Frontale | 30 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 671 |
| 2006 | Emperor's Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 2006 | J. League Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 307 |
| 2006 | J.League Div.1 | Kawasaki Frontale | 34 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 300 |
| 2005 | Emperor's Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 300 |
| 2005 | J. League Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 240 |
| 2005 | J.League Div.1 | Kawasaki Frontale | 29 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1,281 |
| 2004 | Emperor's Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | J.League Div.2 | Kawasaki Frontale | 41 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 639 |
| 2003 | Emperor's Cup | Kawasaki Frontale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | J.League Div.2 | Kawasaki Frontale | 34 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 230 |
| 18/19 | AFC Champions League | Kawasaki Frontale | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | AFC Champions League | Kawasaki Frontale | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | AFC Champions League | Kawasaki Frontale | 9 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 658 |
| 13/14 | AFC Champions League | Kawasaki Frontale | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 338 |
| 09/10 | AFC Champions League | Kawasaki Frontale | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09 | AFC Champions League | Kawasaki Frontale | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 06/07 | AFC Champions League | Kawasaki Frontale | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 211 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98/99 | 1999-04-01 | Kurume HS | Chuo University | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 02/03 | 2003-02-01 | Chuo University | Kawasaki Front. | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 20/21 | 2021-02-01 | Kawasaki Front. | Retired | Transfer | 0 | — |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10 | Broken jaw | 2010-02-23 | 2010-04-13 | 50 | 12 |
| 12/13 | sprain | 2012-07-16 | 2012-07-26 | 11 | 0 |
| 14/15 | Ankle injury | 2014-11-02 | 2014-12-03 | 32 | 5 |
| 14/15 | Ankle surgery | 2014-12-04 | 2015-02-06 | 65 | 1 |
| 16/17 | Hip injury | 2017-04-29 | 2017-05-05 | 7 | 2 |
| 18/19 | unknown injury | 2019-04-09 | 2019-04-20 | 12 | 3 |
| 18/19 | unknown injury | 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-13 | 20 | 4 |
| 19/20 | Cruciate ligament injury | 2019-11-03 | 2019-11-21 | 19 | 2 |
| 19/20 | Knee surgery | 2019-11-22 | 2020-07-27 | 249 | 10 |
| 20/21 | Fitness | 2020-07-28 | 2020-08-27 | 31 | 8 |
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €100k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €100k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €375k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €700k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.25m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €3.20m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €3.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €4.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €3.20m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €550k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #3435 | #14 | 68 | 6 | — | — | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Kobayashi | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Shogo Taniguchi | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Ryota Oshima | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Kyohei Noborizato | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Shintaro Kurumaya | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Kazuki Ganaha | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Eiji Kawashima | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Elsinho | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Sung-ryong Jung | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Renatinho | 2 | 9 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | J.League Div.1 | Kawasaki Frontale | 10 | 34 |
| 2013 | J.League Div.1 | Kawasaki Frontale | 7 | 29 |
| 2017 | J1 League | Kawasaki Frontale | 6 | 32 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | J.League Div.1 | Kawasaki Frontale | 14 | 30 |
| 2012 | J.League Div.1 | Kawasaki Frontale | 13 | 34 |
| 2017 | J1 League | Kawasaki Frontale | 12 | 32 |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 06/07 | Senior debut season | |
| 06/07 | First senior goal | |
| 2010 | Goal #50 (career) | |
| 2019 | Goal #100 (career) |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 25 | 714 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.13 |
| 2018 | 38 | 438 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.62 |
| 2017 | 38 | 443 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.41 |
| 2016 | 38 | 629 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.14 |
| 2015 | 42 | 765 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.24 |
| 2014 | 32 | 849 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.21 |
| 2013 | 36 | 542 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
| 2012 | 37 | 601 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 |
| 2011 | 33 | 599 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 |
| 2010 | 31 | 751 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 |
| 2009 | 36 | 719 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.13 |
| 2008 | 36 | 762 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.35 |
| 2007 | 37 | 671 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.54 |
| 2006 | 46 | 787 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.34 |
| 2005 | 38 | 1,821 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.15 |
| 2004 | 43 | 639 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 |
| 2003 | 34 | 230 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.39 |
| 13/14 | 8 | 338 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.27 |
| 06/07 | 7 | 211 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.85 |
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Frequently asked about Kengo Nakamura
Who is Kengo Nakamura?
Kengo Nakamura is a Japan professional footballer who plays as a central midfield for Retired.
How old is Kengo Nakamura?
Kengo Nakamura is 45 years old. He was born on October 31, 1980 in Kodaira, Tokyo.
What position does Kengo Nakamura play?
Kengo Nakamura plays as a central midfield (Midfield - Central Midfield).
What club does Kengo Nakamura play for?
Kengo Nakamura currently plays for Retired.
How many career goals has Kengo Nakamura scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Kengo Nakamura has scored 102 goals in 675 appearances.
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