Keito Nakamura

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League: Ligue 1Team: LyonNationality: Japan
Positions:LWSTAge: ~26

Estimated market value (beta)

€2.4m – €11.6m
Confidence: 54%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 68 / 100·Confidence 54%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration82

Explosive first steps, central to his direct wing play. (conf 0.55)

Top speed82

Quick over distance, a threat in transition. (conf 0.55)

Agility80

Sharp change of direction, described as agile and direct. (conf 0.55)

Stamina74

Covers the wing and can also operate as a wing-back. (conf 0.55)

Control

First touch72

Controls well when receiving wide and in behind. (conf 0.55)

Dribbling78

Dribbling ability is a stated strength, regularly beats his man. (conf 0.55)

Ball shielding56

Lightly built winger, relies on movement over strength. (conf 0.55)

Ball striking72

Good shooting technique from the left and cut-in positions. (conf 0.55)

Distribution

Short passing66

Sound link-up play but not his main strength. (conf 0.55)

Long passing55

Rarely asked to play long passes from the left wing. (conf 0.55)

Crossing64

Creates chances from wide with deliveries and cut-backs. (conf 0.55)

Vision64

Creates chances from wide, not a classic playmaker. (conf 0.55)

Chance threat

Finishing72

Double-figure goal returns at LASK and Reims. (conf 0.55)

Shot selection66

Reasonable shot choices, shoots when in good areas. (conf 0.55)

Off-ball movement76

Good runs in behind from the left and as a second striker. (conf 0.55)

Set-piece shot48

Not known as a set-piece or free-kick taker. (conf 0.55)

Duels

Aerial50

Smaller winger, limited aerial presence. (conf 0.55)

Ground duels56

Competes on the ground but not a physical duelist. (conf 0.55)

Defense

Pressing intensity72

Willing presser from the wing for Reims and Japan. (conf 0.55)

Defensive disruption55

Limited defensive output beyond pressing. (conf 0.55)

Defensive positioning52

Tracks back adequately but defending is not his role. (conf 0.55)

Mental

Composure68

Composed enough in finishing situations at World Cup level. (conf 0.55)

Decision making66

Generally sound end-product decisions in wide areas. (conf 0.55)

Work rate76

Tireless runner out wide, effort level is consistently high. (conf 0.55)

Resilience

Injury reliability65

No major injury record found; kept at a neutral rating. (conf 0.3)

Outlook

Potential70

Prime age winger, modest headroom beyond current level. (conf 0.55)

Reputation66

Japan international who played at the 2026 World Cup. (conf 0.55)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Keito Nakamura is a Japanese left winger and forward who plays with pace, agility and a direct, dribbling style, creating chances from wide areas. He came through Gamba Osaka and gained experience on loan at Twente, Sint-Truiden and Juniors OÖ before establishing himself at LASK and then Reims in Ligue 1. He joined Lyon from Reims in September 2026. He is a Japan international who played at the 2023 Asian Cup and the 2026 World Cup.

Scored for Japan against the Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup.

Reached the 2024-25 Coupe de France final with Reims.

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