Shunsuke Nakamura

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Shunsuke Nakamura's career is marked by unique achievements. He is the only player to win the J.League MVP twice, a testament to his longevity and consistency. His free kick against Manchester United in the Champions League remains one of the most memorable moments in the competition, and he was the first Japanese player to score in the tournament.His 2007 Ballon d'Or nomination put him among the world's elite, and he was named Scottish Player of the Year in the same season. For Japan, he won two Asian Cups and was the tournament's best player in 2004. His reputation as a set-piece specialist is unmatched, and his coaching career is now building on that legacy.

AwardsShunsuke Nakamura won the J.League MVP award twice, in 2000 and 2013, a record that still stands. He was named Scottish Player of the Year and SFWA Footballer of the Year in 2007, and he won the AFC Asian Cup with Japan in 2000 and 2004, earning MVP honors in the latter. He also collected three Scottish Premier League titles, two Scottish League Cups, and one Scottish Cup during his time at Celtic.

Honours & Distinctions

First Japanese player to score in the UEFA Champions League

UEFA·2007

Scored a free kick against Manchester United.

Only player to win J.League MVP twice

J.League·2013

Won the award in 2000 and 2013.

Records & Feats

First Japanese player to score in the UEFA Champions League

Historic First·2007

Scored a free kick against Manchester United in 2007.

Only player to win J.League MVP more than once

Career Milestone·2013

Won the J.League Most Valuable Player award in 2000 and 2013.