Football Files - Episode 61 – HIDETOSHI TANAKA

Hitoshi Nakata, a renowned Japanese footballer, is celebrated for his vision, passing skills, and dribbling. He began his career with Belmer Hiratsuku in 1997, winning the Asian Footballer of the Year award twice. Nakata played in the 1998 FIFA World Cup and joined Perugia Calcio, scoring 10 goals in his first season. He later played for AS Roma, becoming a CBA champion, and won the Coppa Italia with AC Parma. Nakata also participated in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. After brief stints with Bologna and Fiorentina, he joined Bolton Wanderers in 2005 and played in the Confederations Cup and 2006 World Cup qualifiers.

What year did Hitoshi Nakata start his professional football career?

• 1995

• 1997

• 1999

• 2001

Which Italian club did Nakata join first?

• AC Parma

• AS Roma

• Perugia Calcio

• Fiorentina

In which year did Nakata become the CBA champion with AS Roma?

• 2001

• 2002

• 2000

• 1999

Which team did Nakata join after leaving Fiorentina?

• Inter Milan

• Juventus

• AC Milan

• Bolton Wanderers

Against which team did Japan secure a victory in the 2005 Confederations Cup?

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Greece

• Spain