Why is Nakata a legend?
Why is Nakata a legend?
Nakata Hidetoshi became a soccer legend with the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, where he helped Japan defeat Brazil in the Miracle in Miami. He represented Japan at three World Cups and went on to play in the Italian Serie A and English Premier leagues.
What does Nakata do now?
Thanks to his current role as founder and chief executive of Japan Craft Sake Company, Nakata has emerged as an invaluable cultural ambassador seeking to enlighten both a domestic and international audience to the layered craftsmanship and history behind the country’s much-vaunted fermented rice drink.
Where is Nakata from?
Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan
Hidetoshi Nakata/Place of birth
Hidetoshi Nakata was born on January 22, 1977 in Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan. He began playing football at an early age, before joining J League club Bellmare Hiratsuka in 1995 and earning his first senior national team appearance just two years later.
Who did Nakata?
Hidetoshi Nakata
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1995–1998 | Bellmare Hiratsuka | 85 |
| 1998–2000 | Perugia | 48 |
| 2000–2001 | Roma | 30 |
| 2001–2004 | Parma | 67 |
Who is the best Japanese footballer?
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Japanese footballers of all time
- Shunsuke Nakamura (2000-2010, 98 caps, 24 goals)
- Keisuke Honda (2008-present, 53 caps, 20 goals)
- Shinji Okazaki (2008-present, 73 caps, 38 goals)
- Junichi Inamoto (2000-present, 83 caps, five goals)
- Yuji Nakazawa (1999-2010, 110 caps, 17 goals)
What does Nakata mean?
central rice paddy
Japanese: ‘central rice paddy’; from a common place name found throughout Japan. The surname occurs mostly in western Japan and the Ryukyu Islands.
What clubs did Nakata play?
Stats by club
| club | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shonan Bellmare | 104 | 8.639′ |
| Parma Calcio 1913 | 92 | 6.385′ |
| AC Perugia Calcio | 55 | 4.795′ |
| AS Roma | 40 | 2.364′ |
What age did Nakata retire?
29
Hidetoshi Nakata has announced his retirement from football at the age of just 29. Japanese international Hidetoshi Nakata has surprisingly announced his retirement from professional football at the age of just 29.
Who is Japan football captain?
Maya Yoshida
Japan national football team/Captains
Who is Nakata in Kafka on the Shore?
Satoru Nakata
Satoru Nakata: Satoru Nakata, the other protagonist, is an old man that experienced a tragic accident at the age of nine. This accident has left Nakata mentally handicapped. Even though Nakata struggles with his mental process, he has a wonderful gift – Nakata can speak to cats.
Why did Van Basten retire early?
Despite his ability, Van Basten’s career was severely affected by many grave injuries, which eventually forced him to retire from football prematurely at the age of 28.
