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Hidetoshi Nakata, OSSI is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Considered as one of the greatest Asian football players of all time and coming from an Asian Football Confederation (AFC) country in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Nakata became the first ever AFC player to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or.
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Born 22 January 1977 · Q128725
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People recognise brands of wine but not usually brands of sake. There is a lack of information and branding when it comes to sake. That’s why I thought I needed to create a brand that people can recognise and understand. My purpose is to expand the market for all sake not just my own. You can pair any type of cuisine with sake. It can go with French, Italian, even Chinese food, not just Japanese cuisine.
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“s result in the Confederation Cup semi-final on Thursday. The Roma star has been told by Japan coach Philippe Troussier that he must remain with the national team, should they advance to the final, causing the 24-year-old to miss his Italian club side”
“People recognise brands of wine but not usually brands of sake. There is a lack of information and branding when it comes to sake. That’s why I thought I needed to create a brand that people can recognise and understand. My purpose is to expand the market for all sake not just my own. You can pair any type of cuisine with sake. It can go with French, Italian, even Chinese food, not just Japanese cuisine.”
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“I decided half a year ago that I would retire from the world of professional football ... after the World Cup in Germany.”
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Won: Globe Soccer Awards Player Career Award with IFFHS Legends (2025).
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Sportskeeda: FIFA 23 FUTTIES Hidetoshi Nakata SBC: How to complete, expected costs, and more
The Sun: Hidetoshi Nakata, the David Beckham of Asia, launched luxury sake business worth £2,350-a-bottle
Published video “[衝撃] 中田英寿 世界を驚かせたファール集”.
Published video “[衝撃] 中田英寿 世界を驚かせたスーパープレー集・記者会見集”.
Published video “[衝撃] 中田英寿 世界を驚かせたスーパープレー集 守備編”.
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Published video “[ 衝撃 ] 中田英寿 世界を驚かせたドリブル集”.
Published video “【中田英寿プレー集】セリエA残留に貢献し救世主に | ボローニャ編”.
Published video “【中田英寿プレー集】セリエA降格の危機からの脱出 | ボローニャ編”.
Published video “【中田英寿プレー集】移籍後初ゴール！チームに勢いを与える強さ | ボローニャ編 #2”.
Won: AFC Fans' All-time XI at the FIFA World Cup with IFFHS Legends (2020).
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Won: AFC Opta All-time XI at the FIFA World Cup with IFFHS Legends (2020).
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scmp.com: How Hidetoshi Nakata went from football and fashion icon to Japanese cultural ambassador
Nakata was added as an icon to the Ultimate Team in FIFA 19
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Won: Golden Foot Legends Award with FIFA 100 (2014).
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“I will never again stand on the pitch as a professional player. But I will never give up football.”
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Was made the Knight of the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity, one of Italy's highest honors, for improving the country's image overseas
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Played for Bolton Wanderers F.C. (2005–2006) — 21 appearances, 1 goals.
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Played for ACF Fiorentina (2004–2006) — 20 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Bologna F.C. 1909 (2004–2004) — 17 appearances, 2 goals.
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Won award: FIFA World Cup All-Star Team (2002).
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Won: Coppa Italia with Parma (2001–02).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup Fans' All-Star Team (2002).
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Won: Serie A with Roma (2000–01).
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Won award: FIFA Confederations Cup Best XI (2001).
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Won award: FIFA Confederations Cup Bronze Ball (2001).
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Played for Parma Calcio 1913 (2001–2004) — 67 appearances, 5 goals.
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Played for AS Roma (2000–2001) — 30 appearances, 5 goals.
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Joined Roma in 2000.
Won award: AFC All Star Team (1999).
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Won award: AFC Player of the Month (March 1998).
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Won award: AFC Player of the Year (1998).
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Won award: Dynasty Cup MVP (1998).
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Won award: AFC All Star Team (1998).
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Won: Dynasty Cup with Japan (1998).
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Played for A.C. Perugia Calcio (1998–2000) — 48 appearances, 12 goals.
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Won award: Japan Professional Sports Grand Prize (1997).
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Won: Kirin Cup with Japan (1997).
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Won award: J. League All-Star Soccer (1997).
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Won award: J. League Best XI (1997).
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Won award: Japanese Footballer of the Year (1997).
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Won award: AFC Player of the Year (1997).
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Won award: AFC Player of the Month (May 1997).
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Won award: AFC All Star Team (1997).
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Played for Japan men's national football team (1997–2006) — 77 appearances, 11 goals.
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Won: Asian Cup Winners Cup with Bellmare Hiratsuka (1995).
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Played for Japan national under-23 football team (1995–2000) — 12 appearances, 3 goals.
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With J1 League side Bellmare Hiratsuka (now Shonan Bellmare)
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And won the Asian Football Confederation Player of the Year award in 1997 and 1998, the Scudetto with Roma in 2001, played for Japan in three World Cup tournaments (1998, 2002 and 2006) and competed in the Olympics twice
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Played for Shonan Bellmare (1995–1998) — 85 appearances, 16 goals.
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Played for Japan national under-20 association football team (1994–1995) — 12 appearances, 6 goals.
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Played for Japan national under-17 football team (1991–1993) — 6 appearances, 2 goals.
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Born 1977-01-22.
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