Born in the city of Chiba, Nakamura started his professional career in the second tier of Japanese football with hometown club JEF United Chiba at the age of 18.
He also made three appearances for Japan at the under-17 World Cup in 2013.
After a number of loan spells back home, Nakamura joined Albirex Niigata Singapore in 2019. In the same season, he earned nominations for the Young Player of the Year and Goal of the Season awards.
Nakamura then joined BG Tampines Rovers and has been a vital part of the team ever since. He featured in the Stags' 3-3 AFC Cup group stage draw with Vietnamese side Nam Dinh FC on Thursday.
The number 10 was named in the Singapore Premier League Team of the Year four times, in 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023.
“I want to do my best to do what I can do at the club in order to contribute to the national team,” said Nakamura.
Nakamura told CNA he wanted to contribute to making Singapore "the number one football team in Southeast Asia".
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He also made three appearances for Japan at the under-17 World Cup in 2013.
After a number of loan spells back home, Nakamura joined Albirex Niigata Singapore in 2019. In the same season, he earned nominations for the Young Player of the Year and Goal of the Season awards.
Nakamura then joined BG Tampines Rovers and has been a vital part of the team ever since. He featured in the Stags' 3-3 AFC Cup group stage draw with Vietnamese side Nam Dinh FC on Thursday.
The number 10 was named in the Singapore Premier League Team of the Year four times, in 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023.
“I want to do my best to do what I can do at the club in order to contribute to the national team,” said Nakamura.
Nakamura told CNA he wanted to contribute to making Singapore "the number one football team in Southeast Asia".
Continue reading...