Manabu Nakamura facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Manabu Nakamura | ||
| Date of birth | June 26, 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Iwate, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1993–1995 | Morioka Commercial High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–2001 | Vegalta Sendai | 84 | (4) |
| 2004–2005 | Grulla Morioka | ||
| Total | 84 | (4) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Manabu Nakamura (中村 学, Nakamura Manabu, born June 26, 1977) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a Midfielder, which means he helped both defend and attack in the middle of the field.
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Manabu Nakamura's Football Journey
Manabu Nakamura was born in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on June 26, 1977. After finishing high school, he began his exciting career as a professional football player.
Starting His Pro Career with Brummell Sendai
In 1996, Manabu joined a football club named Brummell Sendai. At that time, this team played in the Japan Football League. Manabu quickly showed his talent and became a key player for the team. He often played as an attacking midfielder or sometimes as a forward. He impressed many with his skills during his first season.
Playing for Vegalta Sendai in a Higher League
Later, the club changed its name to Vegalta Sendai. In 1999, Vegalta Sendai moved up to the J2 League. This was a higher and more competitive division in Japanese football. Manabu continued to play for the team in this new league. However, from the year 2000 onwards, he played in fewer matches. He left the club at the end of the 2001 season.
Returning to Football with Grulla Morioka
After taking a break from football for two years, Manabu returned to the field in 2004. He joined Grulla Morioka, a club located in his home area. This team played in the Japanese Regional Leagues. Manabu played for their main team for two seasons. After these two seasons, he decided to end his professional football career.
