Jiro Nakamura
Full name in native alphabet: 中村 仁郎
Height: 167cm
Youth career: Gamba Osaka
Current club: Gamba Osaka
Squad number: 41
Current national team: Japan U-23
Position: attacking midfielder, winger
Preferred foot: left
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): 150.000 €
Tournaments participated in: —
Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: SEG
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Bernardo Silva
Strengths:
– pace 
– acceleration
– dribbling
– ball control
– technique
– flair
– agility
– creativity 
– passing
Weaknesses:
– slim build, doesn’t feel comfortable in contact situations
– defensive contribution
Style of play:
– flamboyant winger
– has all the qualities to play as an advanced playmaker as well
– great agility, flair, body balance, changes of pace, and coordination
– creative player with very good technique on the ball, mobility, acceleration skills, fast direction shifts, short-dribbling, and good short-mid through passing ability
– likes to dribble
– likes to play in a free attacking role granted the freedom to roam the pitch and find space
– often uses his skills to beat defenders, cut inside, and create himself a decent opportunity to score from
– creative at his off-the-ball movements, and likes to find the best space to receive the ball
– above-average passing and playmaking skills
– possesses powerful mid-range and long-range shooting skills
– constantly changes up his movements which never allows the defenders to read where he is going
– very strong in 1v1 situations, unpredictable and very confident of his skills
– known for his “quick feet”, speed of movement, and close control
– great ball control in limited spaces
– very dangerous on the counter thanks to his pace and acceleration
– excellent ability at first touch/high speed in 1-2 combinations style of play
– often makes surging runs into the penalty box
Nakamura enters the penalty area and provides an assist with a sublime pass.
Nakamura cuts inside, loses his marker, and scores with a beautiful curling shot.
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He is best suited to playing as:
Right winger in 4-3-3.
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Achievements:
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League summary (as for 21 February 2022):
J3 League 2019: 17 games/3 goals (Gamba U-23)
J3 League 2020: 15 games/2 goals (Gamba U-23)
J1 League 2020: 1 game/0 goals (Gamba)
J1 League 2021: 1 game/0 goals (Gamba)
Description:
Jiro Nakamura is a product of Gamba Osaka youth academy – his hometown club. He is considered to be one of the most talented teenagers in Japan. After impressing for Gamba U-23, he made his first-team debut on 19 December 2020 in a J1 League fixture against Shimizu S-Pulse.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
First team material in a top European club.
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