Active in J1 League
Yuta Nakayama
Defender #19
Age 29 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €1.5M
Career
No transfer history
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
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 | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 3-1 Urawa | 84' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | JEF United Chiba 0-4 Machida Zelvia | 90' | 8.5 | 1 | 0 | 45 |
| Aug 08, 2026 | FC Tokyo 1-5 Machida Zelvia | 93' | 8.3 | 0 | 2 | 61 |
| Jun 06, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 2-1 Nagoya Grampus | 118' | 8.2 | 1 | 1 | 100 |
| May 30, 2026 | Nagoya Grampus 2-2 Machida Zelvia | 99' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 91 |
| May 22, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-0 Urawa | 95' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| May 17, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale 1-1 Machida Zelvia | 54' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| May 13, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 0-0 Tokyo Verdy | 8' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| May 03, 2026 | Kashima 1-1 Machida Zelvia | 83' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Al-Ahli Jeddah 1-0 Machida Zelvia | 97' | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-0 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | 103' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
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| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | Shimizu S-pulse vs Machida Zelvia | 66 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Vissel Kobe vs Machida Zelvia | 74 |
| Nov 01, 2026 | Machida Zelvia vs Gamba Osaka | 11 |
| Nov 08, 2026 | Machida Zelvia vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 11 |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Machida Zelvia vs V-varen Nagasaki | 11 |
| Nov 29, 2026 | Machida Zelvia vs Tokyo Verdy | 11 |
| Dec 06, 2026 | Machida Zelvia vs Fagiano Okayama | 11 |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Cerezo Osaka vs Machida Zelvia | 11 |
| Dec 16, 2026 | Kashima vs Machida Zelvia | 11 |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Gamba Osaka vs Machida Zelvia | 11 |
Player Market Value
Track Yuta 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.