| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (2004-12-26) 26 December 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Albirex Niigata (S) | ||
| Number | 99 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2020 | Sporting Club Shinagawa | ||
| 2020–2022 | Sano Nihon University High School | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2024 | El Camino Warriors | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | Setagaya United | ||
| 2024– | Albirex Niigata (S) | 33 | (28) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23 August 2025 | |||
Shingo Nakano (Japanese: 中埜信吾; born 26 December 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Albirex Niigata (Singapore).
Early life
Nakano was born on 26 December 2004. Born in Tokyo, Japan, he attended Sano Nihon University High School in Japan. Subsequently, he attended El Camino College in the United States.[1]
Club career
As a youth player, Nakano joined the youth academy of Japanese side Sporting Club Shinagawa. Following his stint there, he signed for Japanese side Setagaya United in 2023.
Albirex Niigata (S)
In May 2024, Nakano signed for Singaporean side Albirex Niigata (S). He scored a brace on his professional career debut in a 3–2 lost to Young Lions on 15 June. He then scored his first career hat-trick in a 7–2 win over Balestier Khalsa on 18 July. Regarded as a fan favorite while playing for the club, he was the club's top scorer for the 2024–25 season with 26 goals in 31 appearances.[2]
On 12 September 2025, Nakano captained his side for the first time where he scored a brace in a 2–0 win over Geylang International.
Style of play
Nakano plays as a forward. Besides forward, he can play as a winger and is right-footed.[3]
References
- ^ "Shingo Nakano goes from late addition to leading scorer for Albirex Niigata". The Straits Times. 6 February 2025. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ "Albirex Niigata top scorer Shingo Nakano eyes move to other parts of Asia". The Straits Times. 17 May 2025. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ "アルビレックス新潟Sで24ゴール。プロ1年目の日本人選手がJリーグ移籍視野" [24 goals for Albirex Niigata S. A Japanese player in his first year as a professional is considering a move to the J.League] (in Japanese). Football Channel. 25 May 2025. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
External links
- Shingo Nakano at Soccerway
