Japan: Hidetoshi Nakata

Hidetoshi Nakata broke down the barriers for Japanese players in Europe, but at this World Cup he must prove himself all over again.

Japan: Hidetoshi Nakata
Mon, 27 May, 2002 - 11:25

Hidetoshi Nakata broke down the barriers for Japanese players in Europe, but at this World Cup he must prove himself all over again.

Often shy and elusive off the pitch, Nakata made an immediate impact on his 1998 overseas debut for Serie A side Perugia by netting twice against then-champions Juventus.

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