Kyoga Nakamura

Early career

Nakamura was part of JEF United Chiba academy product where he got promoted to the senior squad in 2015.

YSCC Yokohama (loan)

However, in July 2015, Nakamura was loaned out to YSCC Yokohama ahead of the 2015 J3 League season. He made his professional career debut in a 2–1 loss to FC Ryukyu on 2 August. Nakamura returned to JEF United Chiba on 31 January 2016 after his loan move contract expired.

FC Ryukyu (loan)

On 14 September 2016, Nakamura joined J3 League club FC Ryukyu on a loan deal until 31 January 2017. He made his debut for the club on 25 September against SC Sagamihara where he assisted Yuta Togashi to equalise the score at 1–1. FC Ryukyu went on to win 3–1 at the end.

Second stint at YSCC Yokohama

In February 2017, Nakamura rejoined YSCC Yokohama for his second stint on loan from JEF United Chiba. On 30 April, he scored his first professional career goal against Giravanz Kitakyushu in a 3–2 loss. At the end of the season, YSCC Yokohama decided to make the move permanent and signed Kyoga on a free transfer.

Albirex Niigata Singapore

In February 2019, Nakamura moved to Singapore to signed with Albirex Niigata (S) where he was also chosen as the club captain for the 2019 season. Nakamura scored seven and assisted eight times during the season, including a 35-metre lob in a 3–3 draw in July against Home United, earning him a nomination for the 'Goal of the Year' accolade. He also scored back-to-back…

In October 2013, Nakamura was selected for the Japan U17 national team for the 2013 U-17 World Cup in UAE. He played three matches including the Round of 16 match against Sweden U17. On 2 September 2024, Nakamura was called up to the Singapore national team centralised training camp for a familiarisation stint prior to gaining Singapore citizenship. On 6 November 2024, he received his first official call up as a Singapore citizen. He made his debut for Singapore in their 3–2 international friendly victory against Myanmar on 15 November 2024, also earning a Man of the Match award for his performance. Nakamura scored his first international goal on 14 December 2024 against East Timor at the Hàng Đẫy Stadium during the 2024 ASEAN Championship.

Club

As of match played 17 May 2026

International

As of match played 10 June 2025

Japan U17 international caps

International goals

Nakamura was born in Funabashi of Chiba Prefecture in Japan. He moved to Singapore in 2019, becoming a permanent resident (PR) in 2024, and subsequently a Singaporean citizen later on 25 October 2024. As both Japan and Singapore do not permit multiple citizenships in adulthood, Nakamura had relinquished his Japanese citizenship in the process.