Hokuto Nakamura facts for kids
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| Full name | Hokuto Nakamura | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 10 July 1985 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Isahaya, Nagasaki, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder, Defender | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Avispa Fukuoka (U18 head coach) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2001–2003 | Kunimi High School | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2008 | Avispa Fukuoka | 105 | (11) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2013 | FC Tokyo | 73 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | Omiya Ardija | 20 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2017 | Avispa Fukuoka | 51 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2019 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2005 | Japan U-20 | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2020– | Avispa Fukuoka (U18) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Hokuto Nakamura (中村 北斗, Nakamura Hokuto, born on July 10, 1985) is a former Japanese football player. He is now a coach for the Under-18 team at Avispa Fukuoka.
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Hokuto Nakamura's Playing Career
Hokuto Nakamura played as a Midfielder and Defender. He started his professional career with Avispa Fukuoka in 2004. He played for them until 2008.
After that, he joined FC Tokyo in 2009. He spent five years there, winning several important trophies. In 2014, he played for Omiya Ardija. He then returned to Avispa Fukuoka in 2015 for another three years. His last club was V-Varen Nagasaki, where he played from 2018 to 2019 before retiring.
Playing for Japan's National Team
In June 2005, Hokuto Nakamura was chosen to play for the Japan U-20 national team. This was for the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. He played in all four matches during this tournament. He was a key player, playing as a right-side defender and midfielder.
Hokuto Nakamura's Coaching Career
After he stopped playing football at the end of 2019, Nakamura started a new role. He became the head coach for the Under-18 team at his old club, Avispa Fukuoka. This means he now helps younger players develop their skills.
Awards and Trophies
Hokuto Nakamura won several important awards during his time as a player, especially with FC Tokyo.
- J2 League (1): 2011
- Emperor's Cup (1): 2011
- J.League Cup (1): 2009
- Suruga Bank Championship (1): 2010
