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- 2026/27–26Cerezo Osaka · J1 League · 55 apps, 5 goals, 6 assists
M. Nakajima — season analysis
Chances tend to pass through Motohiko Nakajima (Japan) — the Cerezo Osaka (J1 League) midfielder shapes much of his side's attacking play in 2026/27.
His ledger reads 0 goals plus 4 assists from 19 matches, 4 direct contributions in all. That comes across 1,204 minutes on the pitch and 0.3 goal involvements per 90. He has started 13 of those matches.
He creates chances too, with 26 key passes and 70% passing accuracy. He has attempted 18 shots (44% finding the frame) and converts 0% of them. In one-on-ones he completes 50% of his dribbles.
He wins 54% of his duels. Disciplinary record this season: 2 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 4.6, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.