Keito Nakamura 2nd Japanese to score in Eredivisie debut, and 2nd youngest

Keito Nakamura became the second youngest Japanese player to score in the Eredivisie when he netted on his debut for FC Twente.

The 19-year-old, a summer loan signing from Gamba Osaka, started against PSV on 3 August, making him the 18th Japanese to play in the top flight of Dutch football. He fired Twente into the lead with a 8th minute long ranger and helped earned a precious point against a tough opponent.

His goal makes him the second Japanese to score on his debut. Sota Hirayama netted a brace against ADO Den Haag in his first match for Heracles Almelo in 2005.

At 19 years 6 days, Nakamura also became the second youngest to score his first goal. Number one is Ryo Miyauchi (ex-Feyenoord) at 18 years 60 days. Number three and four are Ritsu Doan (Groningen, 19 years 106 days) and Yoshiaki Takagi (ex-FC Utrecht, 19 years 180 days) respectively.

Nakamura's debut goal against PSV. pic.twitter.com/Ezux1AvRth — CoolJapan Soccer (@cooljapansoccer) August 4, 2019

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