Shunta Nagai
Shunta Nagai is a former Japanese association football player known for his midfield role.
He played for Kashiwa Reysol from 2001 to 2009, marking the beginning of his professional career.
Nagai became a regular player at Mito HollyHock after joining them in 2004.
Biography
Early Life
Shunta Nagai was born on July 12, 1982, in Tokyo, Japan. Growing up in a football-oriented family, he was inspired by his father, Yoshikazu, who was also a footballer. This familial connection to the sport likely influenced his early aspirations and career path.
Career
Nagai's professional football career began when he joined Kashiwa Reysol in 2001 after graduating from high school. During his time at Reysol, he struggled to secure a regular spot in the starting lineup, leading to a transfer to Mito HollyHock in August 2004. At Mito HollyHock, he found his footing and became a regular player, showcasing his skills as a midfielder. In 2006, he returned to Kashiwa Reysol, where he initially enjoyed more playing time until his opportunities began to dwindle in 2008. Seeking more playtime, he moved to Ehime FC in June 2009, where he played until the end of the 2009 season before retiring from professional football.
National Team Career
In addition to his club career, Nagai was selected for the Japan U-20 national team for the 2001 World Youth Championship. However, he did not make an appearance in any matches during the tournament, marking a brief chapter in his international career.
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Career & Clubs
Nagai was born in Tokyo on July 12, 1982. After graduating from high school, he joined Kashiwa Reysol in 2001. However, he did not play many matches and he moved to Mito HollyHock in August 2004. He became a regular player. He returned to Reysol in 2006. Although he played many matches until 2007, his opportunity to play decreased from 2008. He moved to Ehime FC in June 2009. He retired end of 2009 season.
In June 2001, Nagai was selected Japan U-20 national team for 2001 World Youth Championship. But he did not play in the match.
- Club
- Kashiwa Reysol (2001–2009)
- Club
- Mito HollyHock (2004–2005)
- Club
- Ehime FC (2009–2009)
- Club
- Japan national under-20 association football team (2001–2001)
Clubs
- Japan national under-20 association football team2001–2001
- Kashiwa Reysol2001–2009
- Mito HollyHock2004–2005
- Ehime FC2009–2009
Played together with
- Adebayo AdigunKashiwa Reysol · 2009–2010
- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaKashiwa Reysol · 2008–2009
- Akihiro HyodoKashiwa Reysol · 2011–2011
- Akihiro HyodoMito HollyHock · 2016
- Akihiro SatoEhime FC · 2007–2007
- Akimi BaradaKashiwa Reysol · 2009
- Akio FukamiEhime FC
- Akira AndoMito HollyHock · 2020–2020
Akira MatsunagaKashiwa Reysol · 1971–1982
Akira NishinoKashiwa Reysol · 1978–1990- Akishige KanedaEhime FC · 2008–2013
- Akiyoshi OhashiKashiwa Reysol
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Identifiers & aliases
Shunta Nagai is a former Japanese football player. His father Yoshikazu is also a footballer.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
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