Keito Nakamura

Keito Nakamura

Keito Nakamura attacks space from the left, cutting inside to threaten the channel and link play with one-touch layoffs. Keito Nakamura began his pro career with Gamba Osaka in 2018, scoring on debut. Keito Nakamura moves quickly with the ball. He later shone on the European stage with FC Twente in 2019, scoring on his league opener against PSV. His breakout came at LASK Linz in 2022–23, with 17 goals and 8 assists that season. That form earned a €12 million move to Stade de Reims, where he helped reach the Coupe de France Final in 2025. Keito Nakamura also represents Japan, and as of January 2026 he contributed to the World Cup qualification campaign.

Country of Birth
Japan
Preferred Foot
N/A
Agent
InterLex Sport
Latest Signing Fee
N/A
Date of Birth
28 July 2000
Position
Left Wing
Shoes
N/A
Wage
N/A

Season snapshot

Overall season statistics (all competitions).

Season Matches Minutes Goals Assists G/90 A/90
2026 28 1392 4 7 0.26 0.45
2025 32 2380 15 4 0.57 0.15
2024 39 3253 12 2 0.33 0.06
2023 33 1787 9 1 0.45 0.05
2022 31 2521 14 4 0.5 0.14
2021 28 1474 9 1 0.55 0.06
2020 14 512 3 0 0.53 0
2019 24 1363 4 3 0.26 0.2
2018 17 498 1 1 0.18 0.18
2017 8 480 8 0 1.5 0

Form - Last 10 games

Strengths Analysis Season 2025

Role: Midfielder
Top attributes (percentile)

    Recent Matches

    1899 Hoffenheim
    3 - 0
    ⏱ 90’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.33
    Lyon
    1899 Hoffenheim
    Lyon
    UEFA Europa League - PreZero Arena, Sinsheim, Germany
    Lyon
    2 - 1
    ⏱ 9’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 5.74
    Nice
    Lyon
    Nice
    Ligue 1 - Groupama Stadium, Saint-Denis, France
    Lyon
    3 - 2
    ⏱ 90’ ⚽ 0 A 2 ★ 8.09
    Crystal Palace
    Lyon
    Crystal Palace
    UEFA Europa League - Groupama Stadium, Saint-Denis, France
    Lens
    2 - 1
    ⏱ 30’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.62
    Lyon
    Lens
    Lyon
    Ligue 1 - Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens, France
    Japan
    2 - 1
    ⏱ 26’ ⚽ 0 A 1 ★ 7.19
    New Zealand
    Japan
    New Zealand
    Kirin Cup
    Japan
    0 - 0
    ⏱ 79’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.65
    Ecuador
    Japan
    Ecuador
    Kirin Cup - Nissan Stadium, Yokohama, Japan
    Japan
    2 - 1
    ⏱ 19’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.7
    Venezuela
    Japan
    Venezuela
    Friendlies
    Japan
    3 - 1
    ⏱ 51’ ⚽ 0 A 1 ★ 6.6
    Uruguay
    Japan
    Uruguay
    Friendlies
    Lyon
    4 - 0
    ⏱ 10’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.4
    Rennes
    Lyon
    Rennes
    Ligue 1 - Groupama Stadium, Saint-Denis, France
    Anderlecht
    1 - 2
    ⏱ 92’ ⚽ 1 A 0 ★ 8.2
    Lyon
    Anderlecht
    Lyon
    UEFA Europa League

    Teams

    Years: 2023-2026
    Years: 2023-2025
    Years: 2021-2022
    Years: 2020
    Years: 2019
    Years: 2019
    Years: 2018
    Years: 2017

    Transfers

    02 Sep 2026
    Transfer
    Reims
    Lyon
    10 Aug 2023
    € 12M
    Lask Linz
    Reims
    08 Feb 2021
    Loan
    Gamba Osaka
    Lask Juniors Linz
    01 Jul 2020
    Loan
    Gamba Osaka
    St. Truiden
    22 Jul 2019
    N/A
    Gamba Osaka
    Twente

    Honors

    No honors recorded for this player.