Keito Nakamura

Analysis: Nakamura is on the move this season but will not go far, returning to Ligue 1 play as the attacker joins Lyon after a successful spell with Reims. He is coming off a World Cup starting role with Japan and a solid 2025/26 campaign in Ligue 2, earning 14 goals and two assists in 29 appearances. This comes after he was solid in the 2024/25 season as well, notching 11 goals and two assists despite Reims' relegation. He will now look to compete for starting time as a versatile attacker, although the likes of Lois Openda, Ernest Numah, Kail Boudache and Julien Duranville are all also bidding for time.

Jun 29, 2026

Sends two crosses in loss

Nakamura recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Monday's 2-1 defeat versus Brazil.

Analysis: Nakamura was a constant attacking threat in most games, but he was forced to play with a more defensive approach this time around. A steady crossing threat for Japan, Nakamura had an impressive World Cup campaign while tallying one goal, one assist, five shots, four chances created, nine crosses and four clearances.