is a former

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football player.

Playing career

Nakajima was born in

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on February 9, 1984. After graduating from high school, he joined J2 League club

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in 2002. He played many matches as left side back. Although he could hardly play in the match from summer 2002. In 2004, he moved to J2 club

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. He became a regular left side back. Although the club results were sluggish every season, Yokohama won the champions in 2006 season and was promoted to J1 League first time in the club history. Although he played many matches, Yokohama finished at the bottom place in 2007 season and was relegated to J2 in a year. In 2008, he moved to J2 club

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. He played many matches in 3 seasons and Avispa was promoted to J1 end of 2010 season. In 2011, he moved to J1 club

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. However he could hardly play in the match. In August 2012, he moved to

for the first time in 5 years. He played many matches as left side back until 2015. In 2016, he moved to J3 League club Gainare Tottori. He retired end of 2016 season.

Club statistics

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Honors

Kashiwa Reysol

* J1 League (1): 2011 *

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(1):

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Yokohama FC

* J2 League (1): 2006

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