Kyoga Nakamura Explained

Kyoga Nakamura
仲村京雅
Fullname:Kyoga Nakamura
Birth Date:25 April 1996
Birth Place:Funabashi, Chiba, Japan
Currentclub:Tampines Rovers
Clubnumber:10
Position:Midfielder / Winger
Youthyears1:2012–2014
Youthclubs1:JEF United Chiba
Years1:2015–2017
Clubs1:JEF United Chiba
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2015
Clubs2:YSCC Yokohama (loan)
Caps2:14
Goals2:0
Years3:2016
Clubs3:FC Ryukyu (loan)
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:2017
Clubs4:YSCC Yokohama (loan)
Caps4:22
Goals4:1
Years5:2018
Clubs5:YSCC Yokohama
Caps5:4
Goals5:0
Years6:2019
Clubs6:Albirex Niigata (S)
Caps6:26
Goals6:7
Years7:2020–
Clubs7:Tampines Rovers
Caps7:86
Goals7:11
Nationalyears1:2013
Nationalteam1:Japan U17
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2013
Nationalteam2:Japan U18
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:14 May 2021
Nationalyears3:2024–
Nationalteam3:Singapore
Nationalcaps3:0
Nationalgoals3:0

is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or winger for Singapore Premier League club Tampines Rovers, whom he vice-captains and the Singapore national team. Born in Japan, he represents the Singapore national team

Club career

Albirex Niigata Singapore

Nakamura signed for Albirex Niigata Singapore for the 2019 Singapore Premier League season, joining the White Swans from Japanese third-tier side YSCC Yokohama.[1] [2] The Japanese playmaker scored seven during the season, including a 35-metre lob in a 3-3 draw in July against Home United, earning him a nomination for the Goal of the Year accolade.[3] He was also nominated for the Young Player of the Year award.[4]

Tampines Rovers

After skippering Albirex Niigata Singapore to a 4th placed finish and nominated for the 2019 SPL Young Player of the Year and Goal of the Year awards, Nakamura was snapped up by Singaporean giants Tampines Rovers FC.[5]

In January 2022, Kyoga was handed a new five-year deal by the Stags in an unprecedented move in Singaporean football, making it the longest contract extension in Singaporean league history. Kyoga had turned down offers from clubs in Japan, Indonesia and Thailand before reaffirming his commitment to the club.[6]

International career

In October 2013, Nakamura was selected for Japan U-17 national team for 2013 U-17 World Cup in UAE.[7] He played 3 matches.[8]

Honours

Club

Tampines Rovers

Individual

Club statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueEmperor CupLeague CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
JEF United Chiba2015J2 League0000000000
Total0000000000
YSCC Yokohama2015J3 League140000000140
Total140000000140
JEF United Chiba2016J2 League0000000000
Total0000000000
FC Ryukyu2016J3 League3000000030
Total3000000030
YSCC Yokohama2017J3 League221100000231
2018J3 League4000000040
Total261100000271
ClubSeasonLeagueSingapore CupLeague Cup AFC CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Albirex Niigata (S)2019Singapore Premier League237300000267
Total237300000267
Tampines Rovers2020Singapore Premier League140000030170
2021213000060273
2022285620020367
2023233700010313
2024–25110000000110
Total97111320012012213
Career total163191720012019221
Notes

International statistics

U17 International caps

No Date Venue Opponent Result Competition
1 21 October 2013 Sharjah Stadium, UAE2-1 (won)2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup
2 24 October 2013 Sharjah Stadium, UAE2-1 (won)2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup
3 28 October 2013 Sharjah Stadium, UAE1-2 (lost)2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kyoga NAKAMURA (Y.S.C.C.) joins White Swans for 2019 season Albirex Niigata Singapore アルビレックス新潟シンガポール 公式サイト. ja. 2019-12-23.
  2. Web site: Football: Albirex Niigata still aim to win trophies despite squad overhaul. hermesauto. 2019-03-01. The Straits Times. en. 2019-12-23.
  3. Web site: Albirex unfazed despite losing skipper Kyoga Nakamura to Tampines. Descalsota. Marielle. 2019-12-18. The New Paper. en. 2019-12-23.
  4. Web site: Varankou, Shahdan and Faris in FAS top player shortlist. hermes. 2019-10-25. The Straits Times. en. 2019-12-23.
  5. Web site: SPL pre-season review: Tampines Rovers. VAVEL.com. 2019-12-22. VAVEL. en-sg. 2019-12-23.
  6. Web site: Auto . Hermes . 2022-01-18 . Football: Tampines midfielder Nakamura signs new 5-year deal, eyes S'pore citizenship The Straits Times . 2022-06-15 . www.straitstimes.com . en.
  7. Web site: Midfield maestros in the spotlight. hermes. 2019-05-24. The Straits Times. en. 2019-12-23.
  8. Web site: Football: Four Albirex Niigata players to watch in the 2019 Singapore Premier League. hermesauto. 2019-03-01. The Straits Times. en. 2019-12-23.