Hidetoshi Nakata

Hidetoshi Nakata Hoodies & T-Shirts

Hidetoshi Nakata was the first Japanese footballer to become a star in Europe. Players Couture celebrates Hidetoshi with designs across hoodies and T-shirts.

Japan's Trailblazer

Nakata made his name at Bellmare Hiratsuka and played for Japan at their first World Cup in 1998. That summer he joined Perugia in Italy and scored twice on his debut against Juventus. In 2000 he moved to Roma, winning the Serie A title in 2001, and later played for Parma, where he won the Coppa Italia, as well as Bologna, Fiorentina and Bolton Wanderers.

He played at three World Cups for Japan and was named Asian Footballer of the Year twice. He shocked the football world by retiring after the 2006 World Cup at the age of 29, and he has since worked in fashion and promoting Japanese culture.

Hidetoshi Nakata Designs at Players Couture

The Hidetoshi Nakata range includes the classic name-lettering hoodie and T-shirt, Icon Frame illustrations and logo designs. Every piece is printed to order in the UK on soft, heavyweight cotton blends, with UK delivery in 3 to 7 days and international shipping available.

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