Career snapshot
Position rank · 2015
Among 597 Attack - Centre-Forwards · ≥200 mins
Career highs
| Full name | Satoshi Nakayama |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | 中山 悟志 |
| Date of birth | 1981-11-07 (44 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan |
| Citizenship | Japan |
| Position | Attack - Centre-Forward (main: Attack) |
| Foot | left |
| Height | 184.00 m |
| Current club | Retired |
| Joined | 2016-01-09 |
| Contract expires | — |
Percentile rank vs 240 other Attack - Centre-Forwards with ≥500 minutes in 2015. Higher = better (except cards, where lower = better — inverted automatically).
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Ryukyu | 3 | 2013 | 2015 | 73 | 11 | 6 | 734 |
| V-Varen Nagasaki | 2 | 2011 | 2012 | 49 | 15 | 6 | 471 |
| Mito HollyHock | 1 | 2010 | 2010 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 609 |
| Roasso Kumamoto | 2 | 2008 | 2009 | 57 | 9 | 0 | 793 |
| Gamba Osaka | 8 | 05/06 | 2007 | 104 | 12 | 1 | 1,981 |
| Nagoya Grampus | 1 | 2005 | 2005 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 90 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Emperor's Cup | FC Ryukyu | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | J3 League | FC Ryukyu | 35 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 326 |
| 2014 | Emperor's Cup | FC Ryukyu | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | J3 League | FC Ryukyu | 31 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 408 |
| 2013 | Emperor's Cup | FC Ryukyu | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Japan Football League | FC Ryukyu | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Emperor's Cup | V-Varen Nagasaki | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Japan Football League | V-Varen Nagasaki | 30 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 242 |
| 2011 | Emperor's Cup | V-Varen Nagasaki | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Japan Football League | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 229 |
| 2010 | Emperor's Cup | Mito HollyHock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | J.League Div.2 | Mito HollyHock | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 609 |
| 2009 | Emperor's Cup | Roasso Kumamoto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | J.League Div.2 | Roasso Kumamoto | 20 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 289 |
| 2008 | Emperor's Cup | Roasso Kumamoto | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | J.League Div.2 | Roasso Kumamoto | 36 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 504 |
| 2007 | Emperor's Cup | Gamba Osaka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | J. League Cup | Gamba Osaka | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | J.League Div.1 | Gamba Osaka | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | Emperor's Cup | Gamba Osaka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | J. League Cup | Gamba Osaka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | J.League Div.1 | Gamba Osaka | 22 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 256 |
| 2005 | J. League Cup | Nagoya Grampus | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2005 | J.League Div.1 | Nagoya Grampus | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | Emperor's Cup | Gamba Osaka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | J. League Cup | Gamba Osaka | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 158 |
| 2004 | J1 - 1st Stage | Gamba Osaka | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| 2004 | J1 - 2nd Stage | Gamba Osaka | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 482 |
| 2003 | Emperor's Cup | Gamba Osaka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | J. League Cup | Gamba Osaka | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 184 |
| 2003 | J1 - 1st Stage | Gamba Osaka | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 280 |
| 2003 | J1 - 2nd Stage | Gamba Osaka | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 408 |
| 2002 | J1 - 1st Stage | Gamba Osaka | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | J1 - 2nd Stage | Gamba Osaka | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 144 |
| 2001 | J1 - 1st Stage | Gamba Osaka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | J1 - 2nd Stage | Gamba Osaka | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | J1 - 1st Stage | Gamba Osaka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05/06 | AFC Champions League | Gamba Osaka | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/00 | 2000-01-01 | Unknown | Gamba Osaka | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 04/05 | 2005-06-01 | Gamba Osaka | Nagoya Grampus | Loan | 0 | — |
| 05/06 | 2005-12-01 | Nagoya Grampus | Gamba Osaka | Return from loan | 0 | — |
| 07/08 | 2008-01-01 | Gamba Osaka | Roasso Kumamoto | Loan | 0 | — |
| 09/10 | 2009-12-01 | Roasso Kumamoto | Gamba Osaka | Return from loan | 0 | — |
| 09/10 | 2010-01-01 | Gamba Osaka | Without Club | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 09/10 | 2010-06-01 | Without Club | Mito HollyHock | Transfer | 75000 | — |
| 10/11 | 2011-01-01 | Mito HollyHock | V-V. Nagasaki | Transfer | 100000 | — |
| 13/14 | 2013-08-16 | V-V. Nagasaki | FC Ryukyu | Loan | 150000 | — |
| 14/15 | 2015-01-22 | FC Ryukyu | V-V. Nagasaki | Return from loan | 150000 | — |
| 14/15 | 2015-01-23 | V-V. Nagasaki | FC Ryukyu | Transfer | 150000 | — |
| 15/16 | 2016-01-09 | FC Ryukyu | Retired | Transfer | 0 | — |
No recorded injuries.
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €75k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €100k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #29810 | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #28642 | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Tomidokoro | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Takahiro Urashima | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daichi Okumiya | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Yudai Iwama | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Japan Football League | V-Varen Nagasaki | 11 | 30 |
| 2015 | J3 League | FC Ryukyu | 6 | 35 |
| 2014 | J3 League | FC Ryukyu | 5 | 31 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Japan Football League | V-Varen Nagasaki | 4 | 18 |
| 2015 | J3 League | FC Ryukyu | 3 | 35 |
| 2012 | Japan Football League | V-Varen Nagasaki | 2 | 30 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 2015-01-22 | FC Ryukyu | V-V. Nagasaki | Return from loan | — | €150k |
| 13/14 | 2013-08-16 | V-V. Nagasaki | FC Ryukyu | Loan | — | €150k |
| 09/10 | 2009-12-01 | Roasso Kumamoto | Gamba Osaka | Return from loan | — | — |
| 07/08 | 2008-01-01 | Gamba Osaka | Roasso Kumamoto | Loan | — | — |
| 05/06 | 2005-12-01 | Nagoya Grampus | Gamba Osaka | Return from loan | — | — |
| 04/05 | 2005-06-01 | Gamba Osaka | Nagoya Grampus | Loan | — | — |
Teams faced most often by Satoshi Nakayama's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Tokyo | 26 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 32 | -15 | 23% |
| Shonan Bellmare | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 29 | 23 | +6 | 42% |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 34 | 43 | -9 | 35% |
| Cerezo Osaka | 26 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 28 | 35 | -7 | 38% |
| Vissel Kobe | 25 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 37 | 39 | -2 | 32% |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 25 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 27 | 33 | -6 | 40% |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 31 | 45 | -14 | 36% |
| Kashima Antlers | 25 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 33 | -15 | 20% |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 27 | 30 | -3 | 33% |
| Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 32 | 27 | +5 | 46% |
| Sagan Tosu | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 24 | +1 | 38% |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 17 | +10 | 55% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 05/06 | Senior debut season | |
| 2002 | First senior goal | |
| 2015 | Goal #50 (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′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 37 | 326 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 |
| 2014 | 32 | 408 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.22 |
| 2012 | 31 | 242 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.74 |
| 2011 | 18 | 229 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.39 |
| 2009 | 21 | 289 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.31 |
| 2008 | 36 | 504 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.18 |
| 2006 | 24 | 256 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.35 |
| 2005 | 16 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked about Satoshi Nakayama
Who is Satoshi Nakayama?
Satoshi Nakayama is a Japan professional footballer who plays as a centre-forward for Retired.
How old is Satoshi Nakayama?
Satoshi Nakayama is 44 years old. He was born on November 7, 1981 in Miyazaki, Miyazaki.
What position does Satoshi Nakayama play?
Satoshi Nakayama plays as a centre-forward (Attack - Centre-Forward).
What club does Satoshi Nakayama play for?
Satoshi Nakayama currently plays for Retired.
How many career goals has Satoshi Nakayama scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Satoshi Nakayama has scored 50 goals in 317 appearances.
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