Shunsuke Nakamura is a Japanese former professional footballer. He is currently working as an assistant coach of the Japan national football team. He is the only person to have been named J.League Most Valuable Player more than once, receiving the award in 2000 and 2013. Renowned as one of Japan's greatest ever footballers, Nakamura was known for his free-kicks; Steve Perryman once remarked that Nakamura "could open a tin of beans with his left foot".
Shunsuke Nakamura, Japanese footballer
On June 24, in the year 1978, Shunsuke Nakamura, Japanese footballer. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of June 24, a notable event in this corner of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Shunsuke Nakamura. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on June 24, 1978 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 29 April 2026.
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