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Football Biography

Shunsuke Nakamura

Japanese · Born 1978

CelticJapanFree Kicks
Attacking Midfielder
98
caps

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Celtic's brilliant Japanese playmaker whose free-kick against Manchester United in the Champions League is one of the most celebrated goals in Scottish club history.

Shunsuke Nakamura became one of Celtic's most popular players during three seasons at the club. His extraordinary free-kick delivery — refined across years of practice — produced some memorable goals, none more so than his match-winning strike against Manchester United at Celtic Park in the 2006-07 Champions League group stage. He won 98 Japan caps.

His free-kick against Manchester United in the Champions League is considered one of the greatest goals in Celtic's European history.

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Career Honours

  • Scottish Premier League 3x (Celtic)
  • 98 Japan caps