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Yuta Nakayama

Defender #19
Age 29 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €1.5M

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

Yuta Nakayama
Defender
Relentless midfield engine driving transitions

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Yuta Nakayama Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 42%
Weight 55%
Experience 54%

vs J1 League

Height 61%
Weight 68%
Experience 56%

Traits

PRIME

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 57 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 79 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 45 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 48 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 87 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 57
Shooting 79
Defense 45
Workrate 48
Passing 87
Key Strength 87 Passing
Area to Watch 45 Defense

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Aug 23, 2026 Machida Zelvia 3-1 Urawa J1 League 84' 6.9 0 0 61 Machida GION Stadium
Aug 15, 2026 JEF United Chiba 0-4 Machida Zelvia J1 League 90' 8.5 1 0 45 Fukuda Denshi Arena
Aug 08, 2026 FC Tokyo 1-5 Machida Zelvia J1 League 93' 8.3 0 2 61 Ajinomoto Stadium
Jun 06, 2026 Machida Zelvia 2-1 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 118' 8.2 1 1 100 Machida GION Stadium
May 30, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 2-2 Machida Zelvia J1 League 99' 6.9 0 0 91 Toyota Stadium
May 22, 2026 Machida Zelvia 1-0 Urawa J1 League 95' 7.2 0 0 40 New National Stadium
May 17, 2026 Kawasaki Frontale 1-1 Machida Zelvia J1 League 54' 6.2 0 0 90 Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium
May 13, 2026 Machida Zelvia 0-0 Tokyo Verdy J1 League 8' 7.5 0 0 59 Machida GION Stadium
May 03, 2026 Kashima 1-1 Machida Zelvia J1 League 83' 6.3 0 0 73 Mercari Stadium
Apr 25, 2026 Al-Ahli Jeddah 1-0 Machida Zelvia AFC Champions League Elite 97' 8.0 0 0 83 King Abdullah Sports City
Apr 21, 2026 Machida Zelvia 1-0 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai AFC Champions League Elite 103' 7.2 0 0 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

Player Market Value

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Current Value €1.5M
Peak Value €1.8M (Q4'22)
€1.8M €900K €0
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