Daisuke Nasu facts for kids
![]() Nasu with Urawa Red Diamonds in 2013
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Full name | Daisuke Nasu | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of birth | 10 October 1981 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Playing position | Defender | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current club | Iwate Grulla Morioka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number | 55 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1994–1996 | Makurazaki Junior High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1997–1999 | Kagoshima Jitsugyo High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2002–2007 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 119 | (6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | Tokyo Verdy | 32 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2009–2011 | Júbilo Iwata | 100 | (7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | Kashiwa Reysol | 23 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013–2017 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 117 | (15) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018–2019 | Vissel Kobe | 9 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023– | Iwate Grulla Morioka | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
National team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2004 | Japan U-23 | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Honours
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Daisuke Nasu (那須 大亮, Nasu Daisuke, born 10 October 1981) is a Japanese football player. He is known for playing as a defender. He has played for several top Japanese clubs during his career.
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Daisuke Nasu's Football Journey
Daisuke Nasu was born in Minamisatsuma, Japan, on October 10, 1981. He started his professional football career in 2002. This was while he was still a student at Komazawa University.
Starting at Yokohama F. Marinos
Nasu joined J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos in 2002. He usually played as a central defender. However, in 2003, his new coach, Takeshi Okada, used him as a defensive midfielder. He became a regular player and was even named Rookie of the Year in 2003.
His team, Yokohama F. Marinos, won the J1 League championship two years in a row, in 2003 and 2004. After 2006, he played less often for the team.
Moving to Other Clubs
In 2008, Nasu moved to Tokyo Verdy. He played as a central defender again, which was his original position. However, Tokyo Verdy finished near the bottom of the league and was moved down to the J2 League.
In 2009, he joined Júbilo Iwata. He continued to play as a central defender. In 2010, he played as a defensive midfielder. Júbilo Iwata won the 2010 J.League Cup that year. From mid-2011, he also played as a left-sided defender.
In 2012, Nasu moved to Kashiwa Reysol. He played in many matches as both a side defender and a central defender. Kashiwa Reysol won the 2012 Emperor's Cup that season.
Time at Urawa Red Diamonds
In 2013, he joined Urawa Reds. He became a regular central defender for the team. He even scored 9 goals in the 2013 season, which is a lot for a defender! He was also chosen for the Best Eleven team in 2013. After 2016, he played less often as a new player, Wataru Endo, joined the team.
In 2018, he moved to Vissel Kobe.
Retirement and Return
Daisuke Nasu decided to retire from football at the end of the 2019 season. After retiring, he started a new career as a YouTuber.
However, on August 15, 2023, he announced his return to football! He signed with J3 League team, Iwate Grulla Morioka.
Playing for Japan
Daisuke Nasu also played for Japan's national youth teams.
Youth National Teams
In June 2001, he was chosen for the Japan U-20 national team. This team played in the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship. He was part of the squad but did not play in any matches.
In August 2004, he was selected for the Japan U-23 national team. He was even named the team captain for the 2004 Summer Olympics. He played in 2 matches during that tournament.
Achievements and Awards
Daisuke Nasu has won many awards and championships throughout his career.
Club Trophies
- Yokohama F. Marinos
- J1 League: 2003, 2004
- Júbilo Iwata
- J.League Cup: 2010
- Suruga Bank Championship: 2011
- Kashiwa Reysol
- Emperor's Cup: 2012
- Japanese Super Cup: 2012
- Urawa Red Diamonds
- J.League Cup: 2016
- AFC Champions League: 2017
Individual Awards
- J.League Rookie of the Year: 2003
See also
In Spanish: Daisuke Nasu para niños