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Hidetoshi Nakata is a retired Japanese professional footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of Asia's most recognized players. He began his European club career with Perugia in 1998, later playing for Roma, where he won the Serie A title in the 2000–01 season, followed by stints at Parma, Bologna, and Fiorentina. Nakata earned over 70 caps for the Japan national team, representing them in three FIFA World Cups before retiring in 2006 at age 29.
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Hidetoshi Nakata ranks #281 of 305 in the Footballer ranking, behind Lisandro Martínez, ahead of Tim Cahill.
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Hidetoshi Nakata scores 7.22/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Footballer category. Roma Serie A winner and Asian football trailblazer; cultural impact high, elite output moderate.
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