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Height
13
Shirt
27 years
Apr 18, 1999
Right
Preferred foot
Japan
Country
€757.7K
Transfer value
Position
Primary
Attacking Midfielder
Others
Striker
AM
ST

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches28%Shot attempts65%Goals3%
Chances created65%Aerial duels won84%Defensive contributions27%
Transfer value: €757.7K
Highest: €1.1M(Dec 31, 2024)
€1.1M
€810K
€540K
€270K
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J. League 100 Year Vision League West 2026

0
Goals
4
Assists
12
Started
18
Matches
1,125
Minutes played
6.88
Rating
2
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

May 30

FC Tokyo
D2-2
71
0
0
0
0
6.7

May 24

Fagiano Okayama FC
W2-3
80
0
1
0
0
8.0

May 17

Nagoya Grampus
W6-1
82
0
1
0
0
7.8

May 9

V-Varen Nagasaki
W3-2
85
0
1
0
0
7.8

May 6

Shimizu S-Pulse
D1-1
14
0
0
0
0
6.0

May 3

Avispa Fukuoka
D1-1
73
0
0
0
0
5.9

Apr 29

Vissel Kobe
D0-0
37
0
0
0
0
6.9

Apr 25

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
L2-1
88
0
0
0
0
6.8

Apr 18

Kyoto Sanga FC
W3-0
89
0
0
0
0
7.5

Apr 11

Gamba Osaka
W0-1
86
0
0
0
0
7.0
Cerezo Osaka

May 30

J. League 100 Year Vision League Placement Matches
FC Tokyo
2-2
71‎’‎
6.7

May 24

J. League 100 Year Vision League West
Fagiano Okayama FC
2-3
80‎’‎
8.0

May 17

J. League 100 Year Vision League West
Nagoya Grampus
6-1
82‎’‎
7.8

May 9

J. League 100 Year Vision League West
V-Varen Nagasaki
3-2
85‎’‎
7.8

May 6

J. League 100 Year Vision League West
Shimizu S-Pulse
1-1
14‎’‎
6.0
2026

Season shot map

On target: 30%
  • 20Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 2.84xG
2 - 2
Shot typeRight footSituationFree kickResultAttempt saved
0.03xG0.04xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,125

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
2.84
xG on target (xGOT)
1.65
Non-penalty xG
2.06
Shots
20
Shots on target
6

Passing

Assists
4
Expected assists (xA)
2.78
Successful passes
230
Successful passes %
69.5%
Accurate long balls
21
Accurate long balls %
45.7%
Chances created
25
Big chances created
6
Successful crosses
14
Successful crosses %
27.5%

Possession

Successful dribbles
12
Successful dribbles %
50.0%
Duels won
56
Duels won %
52.8%
Aerial duels won
13
Aerial duels won %
52.0%
Touches
569
Touches in opposition box
39
Dispossessed
14
Fouls won
22
Penalties awarded
1

Defending

Defensive contributions
33
Tackles
10
Interceptions
6
Blocked shots
1
Fouls committed
5
Recoveries
46
Possession won final 3rd
5
Dribbled past
7
Clearances
16
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded while on pitch
13
xG against while on pitch
20.48

Discipline

Yellow cards
2
Red cards
0

News

About

Motohiko Nakajima is a 27-year-old football player who plays as a attacking midfielder for Cerezo Osaka, born on April 18, 1999, who is right-footed. Follow Motohiko Nakajima on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 J. League 100 Year Vision League West season, Motohiko Nakajima has recorded 0 goals, 4 assists, 1,125 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.876666666666667, 2 yellow cards.

Motohiko Nakajima scores highly on Assists, Minutes, and Matches compared to attacking midfielders in the J. League 100 Year Vision League West.

Motohiko Nakajima's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Motohiko Nakajima's next match is on June 6, 2026 when Cerezo Osaka face FC Tokyo in the J. League 100 Year Vision League Placement Matches.

Explore Motohiko Nakajima's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Motohiko Nakajima's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Motohiko Nakajima currently plays for Cerezo Osaka alongside Ken Isibor, Travis Takahashi, Koki Fukui, Takumi Nakamura, Hayato Tanaka, Rikito Inoue, Hinata Kida, Kyohei Noborizato, Satoki Uejo, Shinji Kagawa, Solomon Sakuragawa, Shunta Tanaka, Thiago, Yumeki Yokoyama, Hayato Okuda, Reiya Sakata, Nelson Ishiwatari, Shion Homma, Jin-Hyeon Kim, Kosuke Nakamura, Eiji Kubo, Dion Cools, Rui Osako, Kyohei Yoshino, Wigi Kanemoto, Ryota Onoda, Chimezie Ezemuokwe, Shinnosuke Hatanaka, Masaya Shibayama, Ayumu Ohata, Lucas Fernandes, and Kusini Yengi. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Motohiko Nakajima's career has also included time at Vegalta Sendai, Cerezo Osaka, and Albirex Niigata.

On the international stage, Motohiko Nakajima has represented Japan Under 18.

Motohiko Nakajima is from Japan, and the national team includes Zion Suzuki, Yukinari Sugawara, Shogo Taniguchi, Ko Itakura, Yuto Nagatomo, Wataru Endo, Ao Tanaka, Takefusa Kubo, Keisuke Goto, Ritsu Doan, Daizen Maeda, Keisuke Osako, Keito Nakamura, Junya Ito, Daichi Kamada, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Yuito Suzuki, Ayase Ueda, Koki Ogawa, Ayumu Seko, Hiroki Ito, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Tomoki Hayakawa, Kaishu Sano, Junnosuke Suzuki, and Kento Shiogai. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Motohiko Nakajima has won 3 titles: Super Cup (2018), J. League Cup (2017), and Emperor Cup (2017) with Cerezo Osaka.

Motohiko Nakajima has competed in J. League 100 Year Vision League West, League Cup, J. League 2, and AFC Champions League Elite. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Motohiko Nakajima, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Motohiko Nakajima to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches28%Shot attempts65%Goals3%
Chances created65%Aerial duels won84%Defensive contributions27%

Career

Senior career

Cerezo Osaka (back from loan)Feb 2025 - now
62
6
108
25
23
2
35
5

Youth career

65
16

National team

Japan Under 18Jun 2017 - Sep 2023
1
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Cerezo Osaka

Japan
1
Super Cup(2018)
1
Emperor Cup(2017)

News

About

Motohiko Nakajima is a 27-year-old football player who plays as a attacking midfielder for Cerezo Osaka, born on April 18, 1999, who is right-footed. Follow Motohiko Nakajima on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 J. League 100 Year Vision League West season, Motohiko Nakajima has recorded 0 goals, 4 assists, 1,125 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.876666666666667, 2 yellow cards.

Motohiko Nakajima scores highly on Assists, Minutes, and Matches compared to attacking midfielders in the J. League 100 Year Vision League West.

Motohiko Nakajima's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Motohiko Nakajima's next match is on June 6, 2026 when Cerezo Osaka face FC Tokyo in the J. League 100 Year Vision League Placement Matches.

Explore Motohiko Nakajima's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Motohiko Nakajima's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Motohiko Nakajima currently plays for Cerezo Osaka alongside Ken Isibor, Travis Takahashi, Koki Fukui, Takumi Nakamura, Hayato Tanaka, Rikito Inoue, Hinata Kida, Kyohei Noborizato, Satoki Uejo, Shinji Kagawa, Solomon Sakuragawa, Shunta Tanaka, Thiago, Yumeki Yokoyama, Hayato Okuda, Reiya Sakata, Nelson Ishiwatari, Shion Homma, Jin-Hyeon Kim, Kosuke Nakamura, Eiji Kubo, Dion Cools, Rui Osako, Kyohei Yoshino, Wigi Kanemoto, Ryota Onoda, Chimezie Ezemuokwe, Shinnosuke Hatanaka, Masaya Shibayama, Ayumu Ohata, Lucas Fernandes, and Kusini Yengi. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Motohiko Nakajima's career has also included time at Vegalta Sendai, Cerezo Osaka, and Albirex Niigata.

On the international stage, Motohiko Nakajima has represented Japan Under 18.

Motohiko Nakajima is from Japan, and the national team includes Zion Suzuki, Yukinari Sugawara, Shogo Taniguchi, Ko Itakura, Yuto Nagatomo, Wataru Endo, Ao Tanaka, Takefusa Kubo, Keisuke Goto, Ritsu Doan, Daizen Maeda, Keisuke Osako, Keito Nakamura, Junya Ito, Daichi Kamada, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Yuito Suzuki, Ayase Ueda, Koki Ogawa, Ayumu Seko, Hiroki Ito, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Tomoki Hayakawa, Kaishu Sano, Junnosuke Suzuki, and Kento Shiogai. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Motohiko Nakajima has won 3 titles: Super Cup (2018), J. League Cup (2017), and Emperor Cup (2017) with Cerezo Osaka.

Motohiko Nakajima has competed in J. League 100 Year Vision League West, League Cup, J. League 2, and AFC Champions League Elite. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Motohiko Nakajima, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Motohiko Nakajima to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.