Hidetoshi Nakata: A Japanese football icon

[@MrTonycoughlan]

This guys English is excellent!!!

[@Copics1]

his Italian is even better.

[@rogerarvizu5558]

COco Yo yo his Japanese is even better

[@ojdubz2]

Tony Coughlan are you stupid all Japanese people can speak English people who are from Japan who live in England can speak English fine so stfu

[@belowaverageasian7197]

OJ DUBZ Chillll bruh

[@chrisadlc1]

Very intelligent man, but yes tbh I like his English better than some people who have English as their only language

[@cavin4969]

Real life captain tsubasa!!! True asia legend!

[@guozhou8114]

Cavin Tube best asian player

[@yousifomar50]

In arabic its captain majd

[@iybjs5308]

If he went to Italy, wouldn’t that make him Hyuga?

[@andreugarcialozano4831]

Real life Captain Tsubasa is King Kazu

[@손정화-i6x]

@@guozhou8114 nope, son

[@johntheo6751]

Why does he speak better english than Harry Kane?

[@jdyico]

Harry Kane speaks English?

[@nishanpakhrin7392]

@@jdyico 😂😂

[@tsidbanda]

He is a we Galway boy

[@coladod2530]

Nakata scored 1 goal in pl and Harry Kane scored 160 goals. don't even compete

[@xdraid849]

@@coladod2530 Kane’s a striker and Nakata is a midfielder

[@MaskSavesLives]

Was the most complete japanese player in all fundamentals I've seen play

[@Gobemouche]

He’s so down to earth and modest. He’s an inspirational dude.

[@JustAnte9557]

Japanese ppl are very kind in general.. Look at Honda who played at AC Milan.. he was speaking about things no one didn't want.. So direct and honest

[@anfewue_osas]

Totti ha detto che durante i festeggiamenti per lo scudetto nakata se stava a legge un libro. Idolo

[@Czl2674]

I really respect how he said "this was a dream for us" taking on the dream for the whole country of Japan.

[@HansDavidian]

I had the privilege to interview him one on one. He has completely abandoned football and makes it as part of his past that he will never dig up again. He does not watch games or play for fun anymore. He is now completely focused on his other ventures.

[@Arnoboy93]

Hans David That’s too bad, he could at least get involved with the Japan NT and inspire the new generation. Just a few advice from such a japanese legend could make a difference in a young player’s career

[@rayshowtv2350]

Not just an icon, he is a legend.. much respect for this guy..

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Get Wi-fi

[@dexterp9663]

If he was a legend, every professional player in Europe could be a legend.

[@FaunadiEdiacara]

@@dexterp9663 EA Sport put him in FIFA MOBILE as a legend

[@FaunadiEdiacara]

@@dexterp9663 🤦‍♂️😂

[@FaunadiEdiacara]

@@dexterp9663 2° at ballon d'or

[@makeleleclaude492]

As a Korean, I respect NAKATA who is the best midfielder in Asia. He is legend Player!

[@londzale3163]

Such a classy dude. And rare one. I'm mean he's inspiration came from a manga character, how unique is that! And kudos for supporting your culture too, not many players would have even thought about that. But then again, not many cultures are as Rich as Japan's.

[@tanhockjun]

Nakata and nakamura are 2 of my favorite players in Japan :)

[@Timliu92]

Millenials would probably not know who this guy is. One of the best Asian footballers ever, and a starter wherever he goes - Roma, Perugia, Parma, Bologna, you name it! Not to mention man ages well too. Massive respect!

[@花房白香]

Nakata Career in Roma - Failed in Parma - Failed in Bologna - Failed in Fiorentina - Failed in Bolton - Failed

[@soulsmischief2626]

@@花房白香 without him, roma wouldnt have won the scudetto. so shut up

[@jackxie8009]

souls mischief . He’s literally Korean. Calm down

[@og87]

He’s an absolute legend one of my favourite ever players.

[@EarAche123]

Millenial here. Yes I know who he is. I obsessively watched the Nike ads from the 2002 world Cup, and he was featured in a lot of those. That's where I first learned this guy is the real Japanese deal.

[@xuezhisong3976]

he can speak many languages. Not only a footbal genius, but also a genius at learning languages

[@electrogem7142]

He only speaks three languages? And most footballers speak more different languages.

[@brohanime]

@@electrogem7142 give us a percentage and some sources to back up this claim lad

[@speedking7224]

Doesn't concern his footballing ability

[@revaholic]

How come no one else mentions how incredibly good looking this guy is?

[@gerijokub7737]

revaholic, ikr, I'm a dude, but I'd like to inherit some of his features :D

[@strand195]

His cheekbones. I remember wanting his 2002 hairstyle so bad

[@Josh-nd6jj]

He somewhat reminds me of the Asian David Beckham with looks

[@nik.pun_10]

@@Josh-nd6jj Lol yep

[@alfredozavala7441]

He's been regarded as Asian David Beckham because aside of being a footballer he was a fashion icon too, so yeah he's handsome definitely lol

[@paulsonblooms]

This guy was my first nippon hero

[@achillepoirot1068]

My generation was blessed with great footbaler, and Nakata was one of them..Japan's genius

[@Rio-xf1mq]

I’m so proud that I’m from the same tiny town he’s from in Japan.

[@ЕржанОрынбасаров-ю1х]

What a man! One of my football idols while growing up. Cheers from Kazakhstan!

[@thesongs3575]

some of the youth nowadays still rocking the nakata's hairstyle. legend.

[@JumadiRamadhani]

I agree. I still get a cut of nakata's hairstyle till this day .

[@ragazziciao4575]

still we love to remember quality players like him. Shogun Hide forever

[@kwonalexander3595]

His English speaking is very well!

[@renzokukenleneyoyo522]

Impossible not to wish this man all the best in the world. Always been a fan of the japanese passion in their national team

[@tramlad2]

Magician of a player, slight built but what a player, brilliant to watch, so dynamic, Japan had a great team, he was the heartbeat, tremendous man

[@micletiss7992]

Because of NAKATA, Asian football gain more respect from the world, ARIGATOU!!

[@곽대한-j4w]

micletiss7 you wrong...Cha Bum Kun first, Park Ji Sung and now Son Heung Min.

[@ojdubz2]

micletiss7 shut up nobodies ever heard of him

[@user-cl6su6uq4i]

곽대한 이딴 짓좀 하지마;;;나카타도 레전드야

[@fakhrulyusof3132]

Nakata is one of the famous known asia football player during my childhood.. such a good player :)

[@youbitch4295]

곽대한 you salty koreans really love to carry your own chairs .that's just so embarrassing

[@hbkang1868]

Nakata, one of a few Japanese football players I like and respect.

[@jesusvermillionthemereoleo5660]

Hanbyul Kang you're Korean, aren't you?

[@raymonzonantonio2308]

I love Nakata.. he's charismatic..

[@akky2704]

Nakata is proud of Japan!

[@IIIサイブラ]

This guy never old

[@EcoDimension]

how is it possible for someone to have so much class??!!? HOWW?? HOWWWW???

[@mochieu1162]

This guy would have been a global superstar if he played today

[@mustafaahmed2017]

I remembered when he used to play for Parma , i think. Back then, i used to stick his photo on my books.

[@karuniaindah6845]

Back then.. this guy is my idol and one of my reason i start to like football.

[@saranherobeckham9710]

He is the reason I watched all the Japanese national games in my entire life.. Asia's Tiger

[@erlanggaprasetyo1606]

juventus nightmare

[@guozhou8114]

best asian player forever

[@花房白香]

@@guozhou8114 in Roma - Failed in Parma - Failed in Bologna - Failed in Fiorentina - Failed in Bolton - Failed

[@guozhou8114]

花房白香 🐒🇰🇷🐒　😂😂😂 park ji sung→ bench warmer ki sung → kicked out of bench Kwon Chang-hoon→Bench Could you tell me Anyone else in korea act/acted in EU league? Nakata>>>>Son=kagawa minamino>other korean

[@花房白香]

@@guozhou8114 Park played 54 games in Champions league Nakata played 0 games in Champions league 😂

[@mid2907]

@@guozhou8114 What are you talking about? Park Ji-sung is a legend in Manchester United, and now he's playing Amber Suther, and Son Heung-min is the final candidate for Ballon d'Or. You guys are better than Japan.

[@zichen5223]

Though I am a Chinese ! I got to say, Nakata is perhaps the best player ever coming out of Asia! I mean back then he was not only an icon in Asia but really a world class footballer

[@shivash1070]

zi chen did he ask sorry for japanese war crimes?

[@wangleeisjapanesewhopreten8436]

China soccer is still sucks, No a single player played well in the European League.

[@멍-n3n]

Best player of asia is Cha bum kun(korea). He won UEFA CUP twice by ace of teams with two teams.(Even Maradona won UEFA CUP 1 time, No European cup).

[@jajarogar6738]

He was great and famous... but i'm gonna say Son is the best Asia player ever....

[@Anneris-t9g]

According to EA he's not an icon.. just a hero 😢

[@teru6465]

He's still a legend for Japanese

[@falecomguilhermelima]

A true legend, inside and outside the pitch!

[@uppersoul5138]

thats why i love anime,japanese cartoon.their animation always give an inspiration!

[@mustafaahmed2017]

One of best Asian players to have ever graced football. Greetings from Somaliland

[@abdisamedmire2955]

"When you leave fotball younv ,old it alwaysharts "

[@andrei189]

Great player! I'm fan when was young... still fan!hahah

[@Venatiano]

Wow that was really inspiring, he deserves the Icon recognition

[@zhexuwu6449]

The power of Manga.

[@vijayarodi5663]

Underrated comment

[@elisalmon2976]

Anyone here cause he got an icon card 😂😂

[@elisalmon2976]

Anthony Giovanni u want beef

[@stefanplaysgames2242]

Not really but his card on FIFA is decent

[@DushisHere]

I came here because of this Nike ad I saw a while back. Called the Cage. Check it out

[@wilbertzimmerman1629]

Yes 😂😂😂😂

[@G3Zero]

His Prime always stands out for me 👌👀

[@TipiWaiEn]

nakata is an icon of youth in far east,east asia during his peak

[@ThaiGoalie]

When I was kid growing up in Japan, the couple who owned a restaurant we would regular every Sunday, would bring me back gifts and souvenirs from Italy being that they would travel there all the time. I still have the Parma Nakata jersey they gave me as a kid. Nakata and Nakamura were footballers I idolized growing up. Great role models too.

[@akky2704]

NAKATA is my favorite soccer player!

[@azarsied9136]

Legend great player such class and elegance

[@Aethewine]

The first ever football jersey I had was of this man.

[@tendogurung3224]

Same! I still have the 98' kit!

[@Aethewine]

@@tendogurung3224 That's awesome, mine was the 02 iirc

[@tendogurung3224]

@@Aethewine Oh man those are one of the freshest kits imo! Hold on to it forever!

[@black-cs6bq]

Nakata Fashion icon now

[@vickysandhu5977]

He is looking so completed and so well groomed man I'm jealous of him.

[@cesarromero688]

Who else watched this cause of the world cup mode in fifa?

[@egggaming2394]

Cesar Romero yes

[@jademobbs1148]

Me

[@R9fcm]

Nakata is my favorite Japanese football player

[@ErkanZH]

Nakata and Keisuke Honda are my Fav asian footballers love them love Japan♥️

[@og87]

One of my favourite player’s ever. He’s awesome.

[@mari_starbrook]

He made his dream came true. He is the one who created the path for the others 😃

[@abdeldorado]

You love football, you love Nakata.

[@madgaming476]

I used to watch this guy all the time when he plays in Serie A

[@nazrazahri]

Still my favorite Japanese soccer player. I still see him as a great player.

[@ojdubz2]

Naz Z. 1 it’s football and 2 no ones heard of him

[@MrLampes]

You are to young boy to know him,he was amazing for Roma making their star players look shit.

[@addossportmusicandfilms3225]

@OJW NUFC your British to say football, and lol he is an icon in fifa. That is how nakata is.

[@addossportmusicandfilms3225]

Or you think you are supposed to say football in this Japanese sport

[@Rio-xf1mq]

Wish he continued playing at least 2-3 years more. Things might have been different

[@roylee4375]

No doubt the Best midfielder in Asia of all time, he is a wonderful former footballer also shows a Great man being. We respect NAKATA. i am from Korea.

[@vladkusanagii7577]

Nakata and Shunsuke Nakamura BEST footballers !

[@mardalelucian5449]

Nakata - a legend

[@azrulamrie]

He not icon , he is a hero ❤

[@kushalparmessur7437]

What an amazing guy!! Respect

[@pakyip9267]

Watched him when a kid, a very modest player, an icon for not just Jpn, Asians from 80s n onwards.

[@gurungjitbahadur7635]

Nakata is a nice football player n he is gentle n wise guy

[@howitzerimpact6621]

"when you leave from the football; Young, older, it doesn´t matter. It always hurts..." this hit me very much.

[@pacoaguilar1185]

What a legend

[@Yesnog05]

Nakata was my hero growing up. Aside from Park Ji-Sung, I never saw an Asian player I can relate to, let alone a Japanese player.

[@yogiexyz5725]

Nakata vs Batistuta in WC 1998. Both signed in same italian football club AS Roma and got Scudetto👍

[@HaidurShah21]

One of my icons. Long live the Samurai footballer

[@joaoteixeira211]

what a player, what a legend

[@Improver12]

Legend Hidetoshi Nakata player from Iraq 🇮🇶 🇯🇵🤝🇮🇶

[@hidenarai7]

My favorite footballer!!! Hide-san!!

[@nodoubt5990]

He is a pioneer of Japan.

[@MountRushCollymore]

Brilliant player and his English is fantastic. Icon.

[@zulfay84]

His english is impeccable!

[@arisan24k6]

we proud of Nakata!

[@2serveand2protect]

Humble but strong. Great player.

[@babibau2781]

Respect !! Missed you on the field :(

[@ashunknown9728]

Japanese greatest player of all time is nakata. Asian legend n grandmaster in football history

[@shatnermohanty6678]

When I was a kid , I had a Trading Card of Nakata San . Love and Respect from India 🙏 🇮🇳❤️🇯🇵

[@BY-sh6gt]

True Asian legend. When i was kid i only knew Nakamura (bcs of his skills and legendary freekick ability) but in my country a lot of adult football fans talked about him and a lot of people wear his AS Roma, Parma, Perugia, or Japanese jersey. And then i searched about him and watches his footages... yes, he is the most complete Asian player that i ever watch. Both Nakata and Nakamura (along with Park Ji Sung) once nominated for Ballon D'or, as far as i know they're the only Asians that ever got nominated!

[@AYANPAHARI-j4q]

He is a legend of not only Japan,But for Asia,because he was the 1st Asian football icon who was nominated for Ballond'or l.Salute to the Japanese Pele🫡

[@KiaSportage3]

He is nothing lol nominated as asian quarter when 100 players, not today's 50 players.

[@KiaSportage3]

Son = Balon 11th Jisung = MU 7 seasons, 13 trophies Nakata = Roma 1season bench, official worst bench in Parma, Piorentina, Bolton, no UCL. Nakamura = just Celtic, failed in Laliga.

[@TheIkaraCult]

He was a classy posession playing midfielder, ahead of his time in many ways

[@royarianto4617]

I saw him play in world football...he is amazing skill

[@ImChrisObed]

What a guy, and he’s so fun to play with in FIFA UT😂

[@rahimsharif3863]

Hidetoshi nakata and cha bum-kun is the two of greatest asian footballer of all time.

[@kevinsusanto9709]

Rahim Sharif n now, it's Son Heung Min.

[@곽대한-j4w]

Park Ji Sung and Cha Bum Kun are greteast players than Nakata.

[@stefanplaysgames2242]

Kevin Susanto Kagawa is also great right now

[@youbitch4295]

곽대한 lol..stop reaching

[@james5960]

곽대한 just stop

[@Yuuki-b7n]

Underrated card in fifa

[@gantz0622]

Here because of myClub. Didn't know who he was except Totti and Park. Nakata really is a Captain Tsubasa legend!

[@アザールエデン-g4u]

my hero forever

[@chikhosalethingo2354]

This man.... He's one amazing player! 😍

[@taytzuleong5584]

I still remember his iconic air borne zig zag back heel pass during the World Cup

[@Tommashelbyeee]

When I play winning eleven as a kid, I always buy Nakata.

[@Tnrcasey]

What an awesome individual

[@debansubhadra1250]

Very down to earth, god bless you.

[@akidk1499]

How does everyone forget about Shunsuke Nakamura. A true fantasia..

[@akmalhaniffin1043]

My first ever Idol. Hidetoshi Nakata. You made me love football.

[@superconsuperson8795]

nakata 98~2002 japan legend