Jo Nakajima facts for kids
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| Full name | Jo Nakajima | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | July 3, 1980 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Saitama, Saitama, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Forward | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1996–1998 | Kashima Antlers | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2001 | Kashima Antlers | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jo Nakajima (中嶋 譲, born July 3, 1980) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a forward for the Kashima Antlers club in Japan.
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Jo Nakajima's Football Journey
Early Career and Joining Kashima Antlers
Jo Nakajima was born in Saitama, Japan, on July 3, 1980. He started his football journey in the youth team of Kashima Antlers, which is a well-known club in the J1 League, Japan's top professional football league. He played for their youth team from 1996 to 1998.
In 1999, Jo Nakajima officially joined the main Kashima Antlers team as a professional player. This was a big step for him, moving from the youth ranks to play alongside experienced players.
Professional Debut and Time with the Team
Jo Nakajima made his first professional appearance, known as his "debut," on May 8, 1999. This exciting moment happened in a match against Avispa Fukuoka. During that year, he played in a few matches as a forward, trying to score goals for his team.
However, after 1999, it became difficult for him to get much playing time in the matches. He stayed with Kashima Antlers until the end of the 2001 season. At the end of 2001, Jo Nakajima decided to retire from professional football.
Achievements with Kashima Antlers
Even though Jo Nakajima's professional playing career was short, he was part of a very successful team. While he was with Kashima Antlers, the club won several important titles:
- They won the J1 League championship twice, in 2000 and 2001.
- They also won the J.League Cup in 2000.
- In 1999, they were the runners-up in the J.League Cup.
- Kashima Antlers also won the Emperor's Cup in 2000.
Being part of a team that won so many championships is a great achievement for any player.
More Information
- You can find more information about Jo Nakajima in Spanish here: Jo Nakajima para niños
