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	Hidetoshi Nakata - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hidetoshi Nakata (中田英寿 Nakata Hidetoshi; born January 22, 1977 in Yamanashi Prefecture), is a former Japanese soccer player.
		Nakata began his professional career in 1995 and won the Asian Football Confederation Player of the Year award in 1997 and 1998, the Scudetto with A.S. Roma in 2001, played for Japan in three FIFA World Cup tournaments(1998, 2002 and 2006) and played in the Olympics twice (1996 and 2000).
		Nakata announced his retirement at age 29 on July 3, 2006 after a ten-year career that included seven seasons in the Italian Serie A and a season in the English Premiership.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hidetoshi_Nakata (761 words)

	Hidetoshi Nakata
		Nakata's move abroad follows a line of other Japanese players to have played in a foreign(non-japanese) club team but at same time he has established himself as the one of the most successful Japanese exports including being the first Japanese to win the coverted Serie A championship with AS Roma.
		Nakata Hidetoshi grew up in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture and started playing with a football when he was 8 years old.
		Nakata was widely expected to become an integral member of his new squad taking the #10 shirt and the burden of creating play for the team.
	www.stormpages.com /firesoccer/nakatahidetoshi/nakatahidetoshi.html (1405 words)

	UNICEF - 2006 FIFA World Cup - Hidetoshi Nakata, a Japanese footballing icon
		Hidetoshi Nakata - offensive midfielder for the Bolton Wanderers of the English Premier League.
		Nakata was born in 1977 in a small town near the base of Mount Fuji and as a young student planned to study accounting.
		Nakata was a natural and possessed a voracious appetite for scoring.
	www.unicef.org /football/index_intro_33895.html (375 words)

	The World Cup from Reuters
		Nakata inspired Japan to reach the final of the Confederations Cup last June, but fell out with Troussier after returning for Roma’s title run-in instead of playing in the final against France.
		Hidetoshi Nakata will be central to Japan's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup despite fluctuating form since his $26 million move from Italian champions AS Roma to Serie A rivals Parma last July.
		Nakata made an immediate impact, scoring twice on his debut against Juventus -- one a spectacular overhead kick -- and was soon being linked to a number of big clubs, including Manchester United.
	www.about.reuters.com /wc/uk/players/player_Japan_Hidetoshi_Nakata.htm (400 words)

	Modern Japan - Famous Japanese - Nakata Hidetoshi
		Nakata was a member of the young Japan team that beat Brazil 1-0 in the 1996 Olympics, a result viewed as something of a miracle at home, and he made his debut for the senior national team in May 1997 in a friendly game against perennial Asian rivals South Korea.
		But Nakata managed a tally of ten goals for the season (not bad for a midfielder and nine more than forward Miura 'Kazu' Kazuyoshi, the first Japanese to play in Italy) and matured into a player that his team and his country can be proud of.
		Nakata Net is the official homepage for Nakata Hidetoshi.
	www.japan-zone.com /modern/nakata_hidetoshi.shtml (538 words)

	Hidetoshi Nakata v Philippe Troussier World Cup 2002 :: Soccerphile
		At the time, Nakata was in the middle of a championship drive in the world’s best league—he had to return to Rome.
		Not just for Nakata but in the interests of Japanese soccer as a whole, he should not be called up in the future for tournaments of that level.
		Nakata is only capable of playing his own style of soccer: crisp, hard passing at his pace and timing.
	www.soccerphile.com /soccerphile/archives/wc2002/fo/mw/nvt.html (728 words)

	CNN.com - Nakata is anxious for fresh start - Jan. 1, 2004
		With a six-month loan deal with Bologna expected to be formally announced on Friday, Nakata blamed a rift with Parma coach Cesare Prandelli for his decision to leave the cash-strapped club.
		Nakata, who has failed to establish himself since joining Parma from AS Roma for $26 million in July 2001, has complained bitterly about playing in a defensive midfield role.
		Nakata will be reunited at Bologna with Carlo Mazzone, his former manager at Perugia, his first Italian club.
	www.cnn.com /2004/SPORT/football/01/01/italy.nakata.reut (299 words)

	TIMEasia.com: Asian Heroes - Ichiro Suzuki and Hidetoshi Nakata
		Nakata grew up in a small town near the base of Mount Fuji and before he found fame, planned to study accounting.
		Nakata had become the hero of the nation," says novelist Ryu Murakami, a fan and friend of Nakata.
		Nonetheless, Nakata is still the heart and soul of Japan's team—and of a nation of hopeful World Cup fans.
	www.time.com /time/asia/features/heroes/nakata.html (1396 words)

	RTÉ.ie Sport - Bolton looking for Hidetoshi Nakata
		Nakata joined Fiorentina last summer but things have turned sour as the club have been struggling financially.
		Nakata was an instant success in Italian football, scoring 10 goals in 33 appearances with the first club he joined, Perugia.
		If Nakata agrees a move to Bolton, he will continue a tradition at the club where Allardyce has found success by acquiring and getting the best out of players whose stock had fallen in previous seasons.
	www.rte.ie /sport/2005/0810/bolton.html (234 words)

	FIFA.com The Official web site of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association
		Hidetoshi Nakata juggles the ball above the rooftops of the Italian city of Perugia.
		At 22 years of age Hidetoshi Nakata has already been voted Asia's "Player of the Year" two seasons in a row, and now as the first Japanese ever to do so he is making a hit in Europe.
		Nakata's mission is to lead the Japanese national team to glory at the 2002 World Cup in Korea and in his own country.
	www.fifa.com /en/organisation/index/0,1521,8844,00.html?articleid=8844 (1165 words)

	Hidetoshi Nakata II - Asian Male Modeling, Man Fashion & Fitness Blog - Asianhunk.NET (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Hidetoshi Nakata (中田英寿 Nakata Hidetoshi; born January 22, 1977 in Yamanashi Prefecture), is a Japanese soccer player.
		Nakata’s first start for Bolton was in the club’s first-ever European match, the first leg of their UEFA Cup tie against Bulgarian side Lokomotiv Plovdiv, which Bolton won 2-1.
		Nakata adapted well to the pace and physicality of the English Premier League and forced his way into contention for a regular starting place with Wanderers.
	www.asianhunk.net /hidetoshi-nakata-2 (2069 words)

	Soccer Saints \| Featuring the greatest futbol, futebol, and soccer stars and players, past and present; World Cup ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Nakata is stylish playmaker with great vision and inspired passing skills.
		Nakata made his club debut with Shonan Bellmare of the Japanese J-League in 1997 before moving to Italy the following year and signing with Perugia.
		Nakata spent two seasons in Italy's capital, helping Roma win its first Italian league title in 18 years last year, but was frustrated at the lack of first-team opportunities.
	www.soccersaints.com /nakata.htm (415 words)

	ESPN.com Soccernet Europe: News - Nakata is not leaving, say Parma
		Nakata, the biggest name in Japanese soccer, has failed to establish himself at Parma since his summer move from AS Roma.
		Brescia had hoped that Nakata could be tempted away in order to get regular first team football and to team up again with coach Carlo Mazzone who he worked with during a successful spell at Perugia -- his first club when he moved to Italy in 1998.
		But Nakata was back in the starting line-up for Parma's Italian Cup tie against Udinese on Wednesday and now looks set to stay and fight for his place.
	www.soccernet.com /europe/news/2002/0110/20020110nakata.html (266 words)

	Japan's Nakata to leave Bolton
		Nakata, expected to be a key force for Asian champions Japan at the World Cup next month, moved to the Wanderers last August.
		Nakata, who has already started arranging a move from his house in Manchester, is now looking for a new place, the daily said.
		Nakata burst onto the club scene with J-League side Bellmare Hiratsuka in 1995 and joined Italian side Perugia in 1998 after playing for Japan in their World Cup finals debut.
	www.turkishpress.com /news.asp?id=122630 (406 words)

	Hidetoshi Nakata Bolton Wanderers Player Profile from 4thegame.com
		Nakata scored 11 goals in 77 appearances for the Blue Samurai, having made his debut back in May 1997 against South Korea.
		Nakata broke on to the European scene in the 1998-99 season, signing for Perugia from J-League side Bellmare Hiratsuka, and he had immediate success, scoring 10 goals in 33 games.
		Nakata is a Japanese International, and made his debut against South Korea.
	www.4thegame.com /club/bolton-wanderers-fc/player-profile/31655/hidetoshinakata.html (515 words)

	UNICEF - Copa Mundial FIFA 2006 - Hidetoshi Nakata, un icono del fútbol japonés
		Hidetoshi Nakata, icono del fútbol nipón y ágil centrocampista ofensivo, saltó al estrellato cuando logró que su país participara por vez primera en la Copa del Mundo de 1998.
		Nakata, que nació en 1977 en una pequeña localidad cercana a los pies del Monte Fuji, pensaba estudiar contabilidad cuando era joven.
		Vea a Hidetoshi Nakata y muchas otras estrellas en este anuncio de servicio público: "superhinchas".
	www.unicef.org /spanish/football/index_intro_33895.html (410 words)

	Hidetoshi Nakata, Soccer Player, Japan (int'l edition)
		Nakata, 22, initially shot to prominence in the qualifiers for last year's World Cup in France, where his assists helped secure Japan a slot for the first time.
		Nakata was named Asian Player of the Year in both 1998 and 1999.
		Nakata stands out for his ability to play soccer like fast chess, firing through gaps before others see they're there.
	www.businessweek.com /1999/99_24/b3633093.htm (234 words)

	NAKATA SEEKS TO REBUILD REPUTATION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		New Bolton Wanderers midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata is determined to enjoy his football again after a disappointing end to his seven-year spell in Italy.
		Following spells at Bologna and Fiorentina, Nakata was disillusioned with the game but is now ready to fight for a place in Sam Allardyce’s side ahead of the World Cup in Germany next year.
		Accommodating Nakata and Jay-Jay Okocha is a potential problem for Allardyce, with the newcomer proving ineffective at Roma in the same line-up as Italy playmaker Francesco Totti.
	www.premierleague.com /fapl.rac?command=setSelectedId&nextPage=enNewsLatest&id=898142&type=com.fapl.website.news.NewsItem&categoryCode=News (605 words)

	AskMen.com - Hidetoshi Nakata Pictures
		AskMen.com feature on Hidetoshi Nakata that includes pics, pictures, biography, video, related news, vital stats, commentary, and cool facts.
		Nakata replaced Kazuyoshi “Kazu” Miura as Japan’s golden boy of soccer in the late 1990s.
		Although Japan struggled in the tournament, Nakata was their offensive spark and garnered the appeal of several Italian clubs.
	www.askmen.com /men/celeb_profiles_sports/24_hidetoshi_nakata.html (451 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Football \| My Club \| Bolton Wanderers \| Bolton complete Nakata loan deal
		Nakata, who is widely thought to be the best player produced by Japan, said: "I am very pleased to begin a new experience in the Premier League.
		Allardyce revealed that Nakata had told him "it has been his wish to play in the Premiership for a number of years".
		Nakata arrived in Italian football in the 1998-99 season from J-League Bellmare Hiratsuka and proved an instant success, scoring 10 goals in 33 games for Perugia.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bolton_wanderers/4138072.stm (464 words)

	YouTube - Nippon-ganbare! presents Hidetoshi Nakata
		Nakata is a legend in his own right, for Asian football in general.
		Nakata Hi A player of legend from Japan.
		Nakata Hidétoshi, the best player that Japan ever had.
	www.youtube.com /watch?v=dNUO0iPZ5TI&search=nakata (180 words)

	CNN Transcript - World Report: Hidetoshi Nakata Earns Fame, Riches Playing Soccer in Italy - March 5, 2000
		SACHIKO HIGASHIDA, JOURNALIST: I think Nakata is a sort of ambassador of the Japanese younger generation.
		RIMEDIO (voice-over): Nakata is almost a legend, and in his country, every soccer supporter would like to have a Nakata T-shirt.
		We have to remember Nakata is a good midfielder, but this is not the only reason why (UNINTELLIGIBLE), the chairman of AS Roma, decided to contract him.
	edition.cnn.com /TRANSCRIPTS/0003/05/wr.07.html (400 words)

	CNN.com - Bolton secure Japanese star Nakata - Aug 16, 2005
		Bolton are hoping Nakata will boost their European challenge this season in the UEFA Cup.
		Nakata burst onto the club scene with J League side Bellmare Hiratsuka before joining Italian team A Perugia in 1998.
		With Japan already qualified for next year's World Cup finals in Germany next year, Nakata is expected to play a key role for Zico's men.
	edition.cnn.com /2005/SPORT/football/08/16/england.nakata (256 words)

	BBC SPORT \| WORLD CUP \| Squad \| Hidetoshi Nakata
		While Nakata has made little impact at Parma since joining from Roma last summer, he remains Japan's most talented and most high-profile player.
		Perhaps the first Asian football superstar, Nakata carries the huge burden of his nation's expectancy into the World Cup.
		An £18.5m move to Parma followed, but there Nakata has had a quiet year, leaving Japan to hope that he has saved the best form of his season for the last.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport3/worldcup2002/hi/team_pages/japan/squad/newsid_1898000/1898984.stm (154 words)

	ABC Sport Online - World Cup 2006 - Hidetoshi Nakata: Big in Japan
		Hidetoshi Nakata is probably the most famous Japanese footballer in the game.
		Nakata moved to Parma after that triumph, linking up with Australian Marco Bresciano.
		Nakata has a website - http://nakata.net - befitting his standing as one of the giants of the Japanese game.
	www.abc.net.au /sport/columns/200604/s1622253.htm (206 words)

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