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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Japan international
- Low centre of gravity
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Yuya Nakamura profile
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 14 Apr 1986 (40 years)
- Height
- 167 cm
- Weight
- 65 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- Y. Nakamura
Yuya Nakamura recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
England vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Scotland vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 28 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Japan vs Bolivia
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 18 Nov 2025 | 3 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Ghana
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Brazil
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Oct 2025 | 3 – 2 |
Netherlands vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 14 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Tunisia vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 21 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Sweden
|
FIFA World Cup | 25 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
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About Yuya Nakamura
Yuya Nakamura is a 40-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 14 April 1986 in Japan, Yuya Nakamura has been eligible for senior professional football since 2003. Yuya Nakamura stands 167 cm tall and weighs 65 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Yuya Nakamura's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Netherlands vs Japan in the FIFA World Cup on Sunday 14 June 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: England 0-1 Japan in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this Yuya Nakamura hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Yuya Nakamura
What team does Yuya Nakamura play for?
Yuya Nakamura's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Yuya Nakamura play?
Yuya Nakamura plays as a midfielder.
How old is Yuya Nakamura?
Yuya Nakamura was born on 14 April 1986, making them 40 years old.
What nationality is Yuya Nakamura?
Yuya Nakamura represents Japan.
How tall is Yuya Nakamura?
Yuya Nakamura stands 167 cm tall and weighs 65 kg.
Is Yuya Nakamura left-footed or right-footed?
Yuya Nakamura's preferred foot is right.
Does Yuya Nakamura play for the national team?
Yuya Nakamura is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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