Shoya Nakajima is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Super Lig club Antalyaspor and the Japan national team.
13 Facts About Shoya Nakajima
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Shoya Nakajima had brief spells in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey.
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Shoya Nakajima was part of the Japanese under-23 team at the 2016 Olympics.
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On 27 August 2017, Nakajima moved abroad for the first time, signing a season-long loan with Portimonense of Portugal's Primeira Liga.
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Shoya Nakajima scored his first goal on 19 December 2019, the only one of a home win over Santa Clara in the fifth round of the Taca de Portugal, his 17th appearance.
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Shoya Nakajima made his debut on 18 September 2022 against Adana Demirspor, coming on the 59th minute only to be sent off in just 20 seconds after receiving a red card for a late sliding tackle.
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Shoya Nakajima was first selected to represent the Japanese under-17 national team when he was called up to the Slovakia Cup, a friendly tournament in early May 2011 that served the purpose of preparing the squad for the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
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In January 2014, Shoya Nakajima played for the Japanese under-23 national team in the 2013 AFC U-22 Championship.
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Shoya Nakajima appeared in all three matches of the group stage, scoring st Iran and twice against Australia, as the team reached the quarter-finals.
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In September 2014, Shoya Nakajima was called for the 2014 Asian Games, scoring against Iraq and Nepal in the group stage.
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Shoya Nakajima was crown the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament.
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Shoya Nakajima played three matches and scored a goal against Colombia, while the team came third in the group stage.
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On 15 March 2018, Shoya Nakajima was called by national manager Vahid Halilhodzic for upcoming matches against Mali and Ukraine.