Takahiro Nakazato
Midfield - Defensive Midfield
at Iwate Grulla Morioka
at Iwate Grulla Morioka
489 days · joined 2025-01-20
👕200+ Apps
⏳Veteran
Market value
—
Defensive Midfield Midfield
Career snapshot
7
clubs played for
2008
debut season
0.02
goals / match
Yokohama FC
top club · 175 apps
Career highs
€550k
peak value · 2019
—
top transfer fee
1
best season · 2008
—
int'l / penalties
Born the same day
Shares 1990-03-29 · 6 players total
378Appearances
9Goals
28Assists
50Yellow cards
0Red cards
204Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Takahiro Nakazato |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | 中里 崇宏 |
| Date of birth | 1990-03-29 (36 yrs) |
| Place of birth | ---, Tokyo, Japan |
| Citizenship |  Japan |
| Position | Midfield - Defensive Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | left |
| Height | 174.00 m |
| Current club | Iwate Grulla Morioka |
| Joined | 2025-01-20 |
| Contract expires | 2026-01-31 |
| Agent | Sports Solution |
Jul 2025
2025 — Iwate Grulla Morioka
20 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 2025
Transfer: Yokohama SCC → Iwate Grulla M.
24/25 · Transfer
Jul 2024
2024 — Yokohama Sports & Culture Club
35 matches · 1 G · 3 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2023
2023 — Yokohama Sports & Culture Club
35 matches · 1 G · 2 A · across 1 competition
Jan 2023
Transfer: Suzuka PG → Yokohama SCC
22/23 · Transfer
Jul 2022
2022 — Suzuka Point Getters
26 matches · 1 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 2022
Transfer: Mito HollyHock → Suzuka PG
21/22 · Transfer
Jul 2021
Transfer: Without Club → Mito HollyHock
21/22 · Transfer
Jul 2021
2021 — Mito HollyHock
14 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jan 2021
Transfer: Gangwon FC → Without Club
20/21 · Transfer
Jul 2019
Transfer: Yokohama FC → Gangwon FC
19/20 · Transfer
Jul 2019
2019 — Yokohama FC, Gangwon FC
23 matches · 0 G · 3 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2018
Injury: unknown
23 games missed
Jul 2018
2018 — Yokohama FC
13 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2017
2017 — Yokohama FC
40 matches · 1 G · 2 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2016
2016 — Yokohama FC
27 matches · 0 G · 3 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2015
2015 — Yokohama FC
37 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 2015
Transfer: Mito HollyHock → Yokohama FC
14/15 · Return from loan
Jul 2014
2014 — Mito HollyHock
29 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Feb 2014
Transfer: Yokohama FC → Mito HollyHock
13/14 · Loan
Jul 2013
2013 — Yokohama FC
16 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2012
2012 — Yokohama FC
28 matches · 1 G · 4 A · across 3 competitions
Feb 2012
Transfer: RKU → Yokohama FC
11/12 · Transfer
Jul 2010
2010 — Yokohama FC
2 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2009
2009 — Ryutsu Keizai University FC
12 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2008
2008 — Ryutsu Keizai University FC
21 matches · 1 G · 3 A · across 1 competition
Apr 2008
Transfer: RKU Kashiwa HS → RKU
07/08 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €550k
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
Iwate Grulla Morioka
0.0%
Yokohama Sports & Culture Club
28.9%
Suzuka Point Getters
8.1%
Mito HollyHock
0.0%
Yokohama FC
54.5%
Gangwon FC
0.0%
Ryutsu Keizai University FC
8.5%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iwate Grulla Morioka | 1 | 2025 | 2025 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Yokohama Sports & Culture Club | 2 | 2023 | 2024 | 70 | 2 | 5 | 5,304 |
| Suzuka Point Getters | 1 | 2022 | 2022 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 1,488 |
| Mito HollyHock | 2 | 2014 | 2021 | 43 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Yokohama FC | 8 | 2010 | 2019 | 175 | 5 | 15 | 10,025 |
| Gangwon FC | 1 | 2019 | 2019 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryutsu Keizai University FC | 2 | 2008 | 2009 | 33 | 1 | 4 | 1,567 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Emperor's Cup | Iwate Grulla Morioka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Japan Football League | Iwate Grulla Morioka | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | J. League Cup | Yokohama Sports & Culture Club | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | J3 League | Yokohama Sports & Culture Club | 31 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2,453 |
| 2024 | J3/JFL Play-off | Yokohama Sports & Culture Club | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | J3 League | Yokohama Sports & Culture Club | 35 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 2,851 |
| 2022 | Emperor's Cup | Suzuka Point Getters | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Japan Football League | Suzuka Point Getters | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1,488 |
| 2021 | J2 League | Mito HollyHock | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Emperor's Cup | Yokohama FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | J2 League | Yokohama FC | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | K League 1 | Gangwon FC | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | K League 1 Final A | Gangwon FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Emperor's Cup | Yokohama FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | J1 Play-off | Yokohama FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | J2 League | Yokohama FC | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 946 |
| 2017 | J2 League | Yokohama FC | 40 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3,597 |
| 2016 | Emperor's Cup | Yokohama FC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | J2 League | Yokohama FC | 25 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Emperor's Cup | Yokohama FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | J2 League | Yokohama FC | 35 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2,820 |
| 2014 | Emperor's Cup | Mito HollyHock | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | J.League Div.2 | Mito HollyHock | 27 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Emperor's Cup | Yokohama FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | J.League Div.2 | Yokohama FC | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 719 |
| 2012 | Emperor's Cup | Yokohama FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | J.League Div.2 | Yokohama FC | 27 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1,943 |
| 2012 | J1 Play-off | Yokohama FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | J.League Div.2 | Yokohama FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | Japan Football League | Ryutsu Keizai University FC | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | Japan Football League | Ryutsu Keizai University FC | 21 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1,567 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08 | 2008-04-01 | RKU Kashiwa HS | RKU | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 11/12 | 2012-02-01 | RKU | Yokohama FC | Transfer | 25000 | — |
| 13/14 | 2014-02-01 | Yokohama FC | Mito HollyHock | Loan | 300000 | — |
| 14/15 | 2015-01-31 | Mito HollyHock | Yokohama FC | Return from loan | 300000 | — |
| 19/20 | 2019-07-25 | Yokohama FC | Gangwon FC | Transfer | 450000 | — |
| 20/21 | 2021-01-01 | Gangwon FC | Without Club | Transfer | 250000 | — |
| 21/22 | 2021-07-07 | Without Club | Mito HollyHock | Transfer | 250000 | — |
| 21/22 | 2022-01-21 | Mito HollyHock | Suzuka PG | Transfer | 225000 | — |
| 22/23 | 2023-01-09 | Suzuka PG | Yokohama SCC | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 24/25 | 2025-01-20 | Yokohama SCC | Iwate Grulla M. | Transfer | 25000 | — |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/19 | Bone edema | 2018-07-11 | 2018-11-02 | 115 | 23 |
Current—
Peak€550k
Low—
Δ since start−€25k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €225k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €375k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €450k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €550k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €450k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €450k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €450k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €525k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €175k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €25k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #28425 | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetsuya Okubo | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ibba Laajab | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Naoki Nomura | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kosuke Onose | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shogo Nishikawa | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Kazuyoshi Miura | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Yusei Kayanuma | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Haruki Oshima | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Minoru Hanafusa | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yutaro Yanagi | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yuki Nogami | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jorn Pedersen | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Chung-geun Jeong | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Japan Football League | Ryutsu Keizai University FC | 1 | 21 |
| 2013 | J.League Div.2 | Yokohama FC | 1 | 15 |
| 2012 | J.League Div.2 | Yokohama FC | 1 | 27 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | J.League Div.2 | Yokohama FC | 4 | 27 |
| 2008 | Japan Football League | Ryutsu Keizai University FC | 3 | 21 |
| 2024 | J3 League | Yokohama Sports & Culture Club | 3 | 31 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 2015-01-31 | Mito HollyHock | Yokohama FC | Return from loan | — | €300k |
| 13/14 | 2014-02-01 | Yokohama FC | Mito HollyHock | Loan | — | €300k |
Teams faced most often by Takahiro Nakazato'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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vissel Kobe | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 | -8 | 29% |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 18 | -9 | 29% |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 14% |
| Cerezo Osaka | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 13 | -8 | 14% |
| Nagoya Grampus | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 29% |
| Gamba Osaka | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 14% |
| FC Tokyo | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 29% |
| Kashima Antlers | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 15 | -8 | 29% |
| Sagan Tosu | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 17% |
| Shonan Bellmare | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 33% |
| Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 17 | -13 | 0% |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 17% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Senior debut season | |
| 2008 | First senior goal |
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′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 35 | 2,453 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.15 |
| 2023 | 35 | 2,851 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0.35 |
| 2022 | 26 | 1,488 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.06 |
| 2019 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 40 | 3,597 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| 2016 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 37 | 2,820 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.26 |
| 2014 | 29 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 719 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.13 |
| 2012 | 28 | 1,943 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.14 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 21 | 1,567 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.17 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
J2 League
208 apps
5 G
13 A
Japan Football League
77 apps
2 G
7 A
J3 League
66 apps
2 G
5 A
Emperor's Cup
12 apps
0 G
3 A
K League 1
9 apps
0 G
0 A
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Who is Takahiro Nakazato?
Takahiro Nakazato is a Japan professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfield for Iwate Grulla Morioka.
How old is Takahiro Nakazato?
Takahiro Nakazato is 36 years old. He was born on March 29, 1990 in ---, Tokyo.
What position does Takahiro Nakazato play?
Takahiro Nakazato plays as a defensive midfield (Midfield - Defensive Midfield).
What club does Takahiro Nakazato play for?
Takahiro Nakazato currently plays for Iwate Grulla Morioka.
How many career goals has Takahiro Nakazato scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Takahiro Nakazato has scored 9 goals in 378 appearances.