How many caps did Hidetoshi Nakata win for Japan?

Hidetoshi Nakata won 77 caps for Japan, scoring 11 goals.

Which clubs did Hidetoshi Nakata play for?

Shonan Bellmare (1995–1998), A.C. Perugia Calcio (1998–2000), AS Roma (2000–2001), Parma Calcio 1913 (2001–2004), ACF Fiorentina (2004–2006), Bologna F.C. 1909 (2004–2004), Bolton Wanderers (2005–2006).

Where does Hidetoshi Nakata rank among Japan's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Hidetoshi Nakata #1 of Japan's 33 greatest players of all time.

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Hidetoshi Nakata

Caps · Japan

Goals · Japan

Life

1977

Clubs

Shonan Bellmare, A.C. Perugia Calcio, Parma Calcio 1913

Editorial rank of 33 for Japan

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Career record: 77 caps and 11 goals for Japan; club career at Shonan Bellmare, A.C. Perugia Calcio, Parma Calcio 1913.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1995–1998	Shonan Bellmare
1998–2000	A.C. Perugia Calcio
2000–2001	AS Roma
2001–2004	Parma Calcio 1913
2004–2006	ACF Fiorentina
2004–2004	Bologna F.C. 1909
2005–2006	Bolton Wanderers
Japan	77 caps, 11 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Japan checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Japan checked 4 October 2026

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Around Nakata in the almanac

One rank below: Shinji Kagawa at #2.

Japan's editorial top five: Hidetoshi Nakata · Shinji Kagawa · Keisuke Honda · Makoto Hasebe · Shunsuke Nakamura.

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