Active in J1 League
Hotaka Nakamura
Midfielder #88
Age 28 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €0M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Hotaka Nakamura is a notable GHOST for Machida Zelvia. Evidence: 33 Touches/90.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Shooting (61/100) but has room to grow in Passing.
Hotaka Nakamura Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 70%
Weight 76%
Experience 51%
vs J1 League
Height 43%
Weight 49%
Experience 51%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 43
Shooting 61
Defense 54
Workrate 52
Passing 39
Key Strength 61 Shooting
Area to Watch 39 Passing
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Hotaka Nakamura this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | Al-Ahli Jeddah 1-0 Machida Zelvia | 99' | 6.2 | - | - | 83 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-0 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | 91' | 6.3 | - | - | 53 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-0 Al-Ittihad FC | 76' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-0 Kashiwa Reysol | 90' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Apr 05, 2026 | FC Tokyo 0-0 Machida Zelvia | 90' | 7.3 | - | 0 | 11 |
| Apr 01, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 0-3 FC Tokyo | 89' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-1 Kawasaki Frontale | ' | - | - | - | 50 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 0-3 Kashima | 45' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Kashiwa Reysol 0-1 Machida Zelvia | 90' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-0 Gangwon FC | 95' | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 36 |
| Mar 03, 2026 | Gangwon FC 0-0 Machida Zelvia | 86' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 2-1 JEF United Chiba | 89' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Tokyo Verdy 2-2 Machida Zelvia | 98' | 7.2 | - | 1 | 76 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 3-2 Chengdu Better City | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 64 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 2-2 Mito Hollyhock | 90' | 6.6 | - | 0 | 67 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | Mito Hollyhock vs Machida Zelvia | 77 |
| May 03, 2026 | Kashima vs Machida Zelvia | 95 |
| May 06, 2026 | Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama F. Marinos | 66 |
| May 10, 2026 | JEF United Chiba vs Machida Zelvia | 70 |
| May 13, 2026 | Machida Zelvia vs Tokyo Verdy | 64 |
| May 17, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia | 76 |
| May 22, 2026 | Machida Zelvia vs Urawa | 68 |
Player Market Value
Track Hotaka Nakamura's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €125K
Peak Value €400K (Q1'23)
€400K €200K €0
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Hotaka Nakamura operates as Machida Zelvia's Bronze-tier Creator. The 29-year-old made the switch from FC Tokyo looking for a fresh start, though he is still building his body of work and searching for his first piece of major career silverware.
Our verdict on his campaign paints a difficult picture. With eight appearances and 687 minutes under his belt, his creative output has stalled, leaving him going through a quiet spell. His lack of involvement has earned him the unenviable GHOST badge, highlighting how frequently matches have bypassed him entirely. While his Shooting dimension remains his most promising underlying attribute, he rarely finds himself in positions to test the goalkeeper. Zero goals and zero assists over his last five outings confirm a player struggling to dictate the tempo or carve open defensive lines.
The financial markers reflect his on-pitch struggles. With a falling market valuation, the Stakes are undeniably high. He must urgently rediscover his creative spark to anchor his position in the squad and reverse his current career trajectory.