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Shoya Nakajima
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Shoya Nakajima

Athlete · born August 23, 1994

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Shōya Nakajima is a Japanese professional footballer. Primarily a left winger, he has also played on the right flank and as a central second striker.

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Milestones, by age

Dated facts from Wikidata; ages marked “about” come from year-only dates.

  1. ~18Joined Tokyo Verdy2012
  2. ~20Joined FC Tokyo2014
  3. ~24Joined Japan men's national football team2018
  4. 24Joined FC PortoJuly 1, 2019
  5. ~27Joined Al Ain FC2021
  6. 28Joined AntalyasporSeptember 1, 2022

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