Active in J1 League

Yūta Nakayama

Midfielder #19
Age 28 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €2M

Career

No transfer history

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.

Player Rating

Yūta Nakayama
38
Rating
55
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 35
🎯 Clutch 49
🎨 Style 36
📊 Ability 40
💰 High Premium
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Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

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 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 37 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 56 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 38 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 37 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
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 League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Apr 25, 2026 Al-Ahli Jeddah 1-0 Machida Zelvia AFC Champions League Elite 97' 8.0 - - 83 King Abdullah Sports City
Apr 21, 2026 Machida Zelvia 1-0 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai AFC Champions League Elite 103' 7.2 - - 53 King Abdullah Sports City
Apr 17, 2026 Machida Zelvia 1-0 Al-Ittihad FC AFC Champions League Elite 96' 7.0 0 0 58 Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium
Apr 11, 2026 Machida Zelvia 1-0 Kashiwa Reysol J1 League 90' 7.2 0 0 29 Machida GION Stadium
Apr 05, 2026 FC Tokyo 0-0 Machida Zelvia J1 League 90' 7.2 - 0 11 Ajinomoto Stadium
Apr 01, 2026 Machida Zelvia 0-3 FC Tokyo J1 League 90' 6.2 0 0 45 Machida GION Stadium
Mar 28, 2026 Machida Zelvia 1-1 Kawasaki Frontale J1 League 90' 7.7 - 0 50 Machida GION Stadium
Mar 22, 2026 Urawa 1-2 Machida Zelvia J1 League 90' 6.9 0 1 58 Saitama Stadium
Mar 18, 2026 Machida Zelvia 0-3 Kashima J1 League 90' 5.9 0 0 42 National Olympic Stadium
Mar 14, 2026 Kashiwa Reysol 0-1 Machida Zelvia J1 League 90' 7.2 0 0 22 Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium
Mar 10, 2026 Machida Zelvia 1-0 Gangwon FC AFC Champions League Elite 95' 6.9 0 0 36 Machida GION Stadium
Mar 03, 2026 Gangwon FC 0-0 Machida Zelvia AFC Champions League Elite 92' 6.9 0 0 25 Chuncheon Songam Stadium
Feb 27, 2026 Machida Zelvia 2-1 JEF United Chiba J1 League 90' 6.9 0 0 40 Machida GION Stadium
Feb 21, 2026 Tokyo Verdy 2-2 Machida Zelvia J1 League 98' 7.2 1 - 76 Ajinomoto Stadium
Feb 17, 2026 Machida Zelvia 3-2 Chengdu Better City AFC Champions League Elite 28' 6.3 0 0 64 Machida GION Stadium

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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