Kōji Nakata
International career
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In 2001 and 2002, Nakata played all matches for Japan including [[2001 FIFA Confederations Cup|2001 Confederations Cup]] and [[2002 FIFA World Cup|2002 World Cup]]. At Confederations Cup, Japan won the 2nd place. At 2002 World Cup, he played full-time all 4 matches. |
In 2001 and 2002, Nakata played all matches for Japan including [[2001 FIFA Confederations Cup|2001 Confederations Cup]] and [[2002 FIFA World Cup|2002 World Cup]]. At Confederations Cup, Japan won the 2nd place. At 2002 World Cup, he played full-time all 4 matches. |
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After 2002 World Cup, Nakata played as defensive midfielder under new manager [[Zico (footballer)|Zico]]. Although his opportunity to play decreased, he was elected Japan for many competition, [[2003 FIFA Confederations Cup|2003]], [[2005 FIFA Confederations Cup|2005 Confederations Cup]], [[2004 AFC Asian Cup|2004 Asian Cup]] and [[2006 FIFA World Cup|2006 World Cup]]. At 2004 Asian Cup, he played 4 matches and scored 2 goals in semifinal and [[2004 AFC Asian Cup Final|final]], and Japan won the champions. He played 57 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 2007.[http://www.jfootball-db.com/en/players/nakata_koji.html Japan National Football Team Database] |
After 2002 World Cup, Nakata played as defensive midfielder under new manager [[Zico (footballer)|Zico]]. Although his opportunity to play decreased, he was elected Japan for many competition, [[2003 FIFA Confederations Cup|2003]], [[2005 FIFA Confederations Cup|2005 Confederations Cup]], [[2004 AFC Asian Cup|2004 Asian Cup]] and [[2006 FIFA World Cup|2006 World Cup]]. At 2004 Asian Cup, he played 4 matches and scored 2 goals in semifinal and [[2004 AFC Asian Cup Final|final]], including a [[Handball (association football)|handball]] in the final{{cite web |date=9 January 2024 |title=Indomitable Spirit |url=https://jleagueregista.com/japan-asian-cup-2004-china/ |website=JLeague Regista |location= |publisher= |access-date=22 April 2026}}{{cite web |author=Kambakhsh Khalaji |date=7 August 2004 |title=Nakata Hand Hands Japan Asian Title |url=https://en.mehrnews.com/news/7245/Nakata-Hand-Hands-Japan-Asian-Title-By |website= |location= |publisher=Mehr News Agency |access-date=22 April 2026}}, and Japan won the champions. He played 57 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 2007.[http://www.jfootball-db.com/en/players/nakata_koji.html Japan National Football Team Database] |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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