Nakata was 19 years old when he moved to Europe to play in the competitive Italian soccer league Serie A. Over the next decade, he became one of the most popular players to come from an Asian country.

Hidetoshi Nakata has announced his retirement from football at the age of just 29. Japanese international Hidetoshi Nakata has surprisingly announced his retirement from professional football at ...

Bologna are closing in on a loan deal for Parma midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata, with coach Carlo Mazzone confirming he is anticipating the Japanese star's arrival. Nakata is out of favour at Parma ...