Active in J1 League
Yūta Nakayama
Midfielder #19
Age 28 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €2M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Yūta Nakayama is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Machida Zelvia. Evidence: 10.0 Appearances.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A developing player working on their overall game.
Physical profile: Tall For Position, Physically Strong.
Yūta Nakayama Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 90%
Weight 95%
Experience 62%
vs J1 League
Height 63%
Weight 70%
Experience 60%
Traits
GIANT
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 25
Shooting 37
Defense 56
Workrate 38
Passing 37
Key Strength 56 Defense
Area to Watch 25 Dribbling
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Yūta Nakayama this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | Al-Ahli Jeddah 1-0 Machida Zelvia | 97' | 8.0 | - | - | 83 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-0 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | 103' | 7.2 | - | - | 53 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-0 Al-Ittihad FC | 96' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-0 Kashiwa Reysol | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Apr 05, 2026 | FC Tokyo 0-0 Machida Zelvia | 90' | 7.2 | - | 0 | 11 |
| Apr 01, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 0-3 FC Tokyo | 90' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-1 Kawasaki Frontale | 90' | 7.7 | - | 0 | 50 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Urawa 1-2 Machida Zelvia | 90' | 6.9 | 0 | 1 | 58 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 0-3 Kashima | 90' | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Kashiwa Reysol 0-1 Machida Zelvia | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-0 Gangwon FC | 95' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Mar 03, 2026 | Gangwon FC 0-0 Machida Zelvia | 92' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 2-1 JEF United Chiba | 90' | 6.9 | 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 | 28' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 64 |
| 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 Yūta Nakayama's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €1.5M
Peak Value €1.8M (Q4'22)
€1.8M €900K €0
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Yūta Nakayama operates as Machida Zelvia's silver-tier engine. Returning to his home country after European stints with Huddersfield and PEC Zwolle, the twenty-nine-year-old brings extensive experience to the pitch. He has built a steady body of work, establishing himself as a highly dependable figure in the middle of the park.
The underlying data tells the story of a reliable workhorse essential to the team's tactical balance. Registering over nine hundred minutes across ten appearances, his workload has earned him recognition as a bronze-tier SQUAD PLAYER. His motor rarely stops running, but it is his Defense that acts as the strongest dimension in his profile. Whether tracking back or breaking up transitions, he excels at neutralizing opposition threats before they develop. Maintaining a consistent level of form throughout his outings, he continues to deliver steady performances across the pitch. He even stepped up to provide an assist, showcasing a willingness to support offensive momentum while never neglecting his core defensive responsibilities.
With a rising market value touching the two million euro mark, his overall stock continues to climb within the division. This upward financial trend reflects his established reliability and the crucial stabilizing presence he provides during high-pressure moments on the pitch.