Motohiko Nakajima
Cerezo Osaka/M/
JapanPlayer Info
Motohiko Nakajima is a versatile Japanese attacker for Cerezo Osaka, adept at playing as a striker or dropping into an attacking midfield role. Born on April 18, 1999, the 26-year-old brings creativity and goal threat to the Sakura's frontline. Despite a modest height of 170 cm, Nakajima compensates with excellent technical ability, quick feet, and a sharp footballing brain. His journey with Cerezo has seen him evolve from a promising academy product to a key member of the senior squad, contributing goals and assists in equal measure. With a market value of €900,000, he is considered one of the club's most valuable assets. Nakajima has been part of Cerezo's successful cup runs, helping the team lift domestic trophies and establish themselves as a consistent force in the J1 League. His playing style is fluid and intelligent; he excels at linking play, finding pockets of space, and finishing with composure. Whether deployed as a false nine or a supporting attacker, Nakajima's versatility and technical quality make him a crucial component of Cerezo Osaka's attacking schemes.
Overview
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Transfer History
2026/06/30
Cerezo Osaka
Vegalta SendaiSigned
2025/01/30
Vegalta SendaiCerezo OsakaLoan Ended
2022/04/05
Cerezo OsakaVegalta SendaiLoan
2021/01/30
Albirex NiigataCerezo OsakaLoan Ended
2020/07/19
Cerezo OsakaAlbirex NiigataLoan
2018/01/31
Cerezo Osaka U18Cerezo OsakaSigned
Matches
Competition
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Round
Home
VS
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Statistics
Cerezo Osaka
JPN J12025
Matches
Games Played
31
Games Started
20
Minutes Per Game
1863
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
5
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
64
Accurate Passes Per Game
490
Key Passes Per Game
20
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
25
Accurate Crosses Per Game
1
Success Dribbles Per Game
13
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
26
Interceptions Per Game
11
Clearances Per Game
26
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
12
Be Fouled Per Game
24