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Daisuke Nasu
那須 大亮
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Nasu with Urawa Red Diamonds in 2013
Personal information
Full name Daisuke Nasu
Date of birth (1981-10-10) 10 October 1981 (age 43)
Place of birth Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima, Japan
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Iwate Grulla Morioka
Number 55
Youth career
1994–1996 Makurazaki Junior High School
1997–1999 Kagoshima Jitsugyo High School
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2001 Komazawa University
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)
International career
2004 Japan U-23 2 (0)
Medal record
Yokohama F. Marinos
Winner J1 League 2003
Winner J1 League 2004
Runner-up J1 League 2002
Júbilo Iwata
Winner J.League Cup 2010
Kashiwa Reysol
Winner Emperor's Cup 2012
Urawa Reds
Winner AFC Champions League 2017
Runner-up J1 League 2014
Runner-up J1 League 2016
Winner J.League Cup 2016
Runner-up J.League Cup 2013
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 2015
Representing  Japan
Asian Games
Silver 2002 Busan Team
AFC U-19 Championship
Silver 2000 Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of end of 2019 season

Daisuke Nasu (那須 大亮, born on October 10, 1981) is a Japanese football player. He is known for playing as a defender. He currently plays for Iwate Grulla Morioka.

Daisuke Nasu's Football Journey

Daisuke Nasu was born in Minamisatsuma, Japan. He started his professional football career in 2002. He joined the J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos while still a student.

Early Career and Success

Nasu began as a center back. In 2003, he became a regular player. He played as a defensive midfielder. He 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.

Moving to New Teams

After 2006, Nasu played less often for Marinos. In 2008, he moved to Tokyo Verdy. He played as a center back there. However, Tokyo Verdy finished 17th and moved down to the J2 League.

In 2009, Nasu joined Júbilo Iwata. He played as a center back and later as a defensive midfielder. Júbilo Iwata won the 2010 J.League Cup with him. He also played as a left side back in 2011.

More Club Achievements

Nasu moved to Kashiwa Reysol in 2012. He played in many matches as a side back and center back. Kashiwa Reysol won the 2012 Emperor's Cup that year.

In 2013, he joined Urawa Reds. He became a regular center back for them. He scored 9 goals in the 2013 season. He was also chosen for the Best Eleven team in 2013. From 2016, he played less as new players joined.

His last club before retiring was Vissel Kobe, which he joined in 2018.

Retirement and Return

Daisuke Nasu retired from professional football at the end of the 2019 season. After retiring, he became a popular YouTuber.

However, in August 2023, he made a surprising 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, Nasu was part of the Japan U-20 national team. They played in the 2001 World Youth Championship. He was selected but did not play in any matches.

In August 2004, he was chosen for the Japan U-23 national team. He was even named captain for the 2004 Summer Olympics. He played in 2 matches during the tournament.

Honours and Awards

Club Trophies

  • Yokohama F. Marinos
  • Júbilo Iwata
  • Kashiwa Reysol

Individual Awards

  • J.League Rookie of the Year: 2003

See also

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