Issey Nakajima
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Issey Morgan Nakajima-Farran (Japanese：中島ファラン一生) (born 16 May 1984 in Calgary
, Canada
) is a Canadian footballer who currently plays for Brisbane Roar FC in the A-League
.
. He later moved to England to play for Crystal Palace FC's youth team, but returned to Japan at the age of 16 to pursue a youth contract with Tokyo Verdy 1969
. In 2003, he began his professional football career after having signed with J. League's
Albirex Niigata
.
. Upon two successful seasons with Albirex Niigata Singapore FC, scoring 26 goals in 45 appearances, he was awarded the S.League Young Player of the Year in 2005, and also was invited to play a game for the U-21 side of Singaporean national football team.
on a 2-year deal. He helped Vejle BK win the championship and gain promotion to the top league in the Danish football system
, the Superliga
, by netting 7 goals in 13 games. Following a strong performance in his first season in the top flight, he was bought by Danish Superliga side, FC Nordsjælland
on a 4-year contract in June 2007.
Upon his debut for his new club, he guided FCN to their first victory over Denmark's most successful club, FC København by scoring in injury time. He went on to score many important goals for FCN, as well as making appearances in the qualifying campaign and the first round of the UEFA Cup 2008-09. During the summer transfer window of 2009, Nakajima-Frarran went on a trial with Eredivisie
team De Graafschap
, but joined Danish First Division side, AC Horsens
on a 3-year deal. He helped Horsens win the championship and gain promotion to the Superliga for the 2010-11 season
. Nakajima-Farran was released after having mutually agreed with AC Horsens in August 2011 to terminate the remainder of the contract.
club Brisbane Roar FC. Nakajima-Farran made his debut for the Roar on 11 September 2011 in a pre-season friendly at Launceston. He scored his first goal and set up another for Brisbane in a 7-1 thrashing of Adelaide United in round 4. In round 8, Issey netted two goals in a 4-0 victory over Perth Glory, and helped the Roar set a new Australian sports team record of 36 unbeaten games.
in November 2006 for friendly match against Hungary
. As of March 29, 2011, he has earned a total of 24 caps, scoring 1 goal. He has so far represented Canada during the 2007, 2009 and 2011 editions of the CONCACAF Gold Cup
and also in four 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
matches.
| 1. || June 20, 2008 || Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown
, St. Vincent & the Grenadines || || 0-1 || 0-3 || 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
|}
, is also a professional footballer playing for Hong Kong First Division League
side South China Athletic Association
.
Calgary
Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
) is a Canadian footballer who currently plays for Brisbane Roar FC in the A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
.
Youth
Nakajima-Farran began his football career while playing for the junior youth team of Verdy KawasakiTokyo Verdy 1969
, is a Japanese professional football club, based in Tokyo, Japan, that plays in J. League Division 2.Founded as Yomiuri F.C. in 1969, Tokyo Verdy is one of the most decorated teams in the J. League, with honours including 7 league titles , 5 Emperor's Cups, 6 JSL Cup / J...
. He later moved to England to play for Crystal Palace FC's youth team, but returned to Japan at the age of 16 to pursue a youth contract with Tokyo Verdy 1969
Tokyo Verdy 1969
, is a Japanese professional football club, based in Tokyo, Japan, that plays in J. League Division 2.Founded as Yomiuri F.C. in 1969, Tokyo Verdy is one of the most decorated teams in the J. League, with honours including 7 league titles , 5 Emperor's Cups, 6 JSL Cup / J...
. In 2003, he began his professional football career after having signed with J. League's
J. League
The or is the top division of and is the top professional association football league in Japan. It is one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football and the only league given top class 'A' ranking by the AFC. Currently, J. League Division 1 is the first level of the Japanese...
Albirex Niigata
Albirex Niigata
is a Japanese J. League Division 1 association football team. Despite the club's relative youth, only joining the J. League in 1999, Albirex are one of Japan's best supported teams. In 2003, while still playing in the second tier of Japanese football , Albirex attracted the best average crowd in...
.
Singapore
In 2004, Nakajima-Farran was transferred to the Albirex Niigata's Singaporean satellite club in the S.LeagueS.League
The S.League is the top men's professional association football league in Singapore. The league was launched in 1996 and currently involves 12 clubs.-History:...
. Upon two successful seasons with Albirex Niigata Singapore FC, scoring 26 goals in 45 appearances, he was awarded the S.League Young Player of the Year in 2005, and also was invited to play a game for the U-21 side of Singaporean national football team.
Denmark
In the winter transfer window of 2006, Nakajima-Farran had trials with English sides Millwall FC and Portsmouth FC, however was signed by Danish First Division team Vejle BoldklubVejle Boldklub
Vejle Boldklub is a Danish football club with proud traditions from the town of Vejle. The club has won the Danish championship five times and the Danish cup title six times....
on a 2-year deal. He helped Vejle BK win the championship and gain promotion to the top league in the Danish football system
Football in Denmark
Association football is the national sport of Denmark, with 342,955 players and 1,647 clubs registered under the Danish FA.- League system :The top 4 levels in Denmark are governed by the Danish Football Association...
, the Superliga
Danish Superliga
The Danish Superliga is the current Danish football championship tournament, and administered by the Danish Football Association. It is the highest association football league in Denmark and is currently contested by 12 teams each year, with 2 teams to be relegated, which proves to be one of the...
, by netting 7 goals in 13 games. Following a strong performance in his first season in the top flight, he was bought by Danish Superliga side, FC Nordsjælland
FC Nordsjælland
Football Club Nordsjælland is a professional Danish football team from the North Zealand town of Farum, Denmark. Founded as Farum Boldklub from the merger of the town's two football clubs Farum IK and Stavnsholt BK in 1991, the club changed its name to F.C...
on a 4-year contract in June 2007.
Upon his debut for his new club, he guided FCN to their first victory over Denmark's most successful club, FC København by scoring in injury time. He went on to score many important goals for FCN, as well as making appearances in the qualifying campaign and the first round of the UEFA Cup 2008-09. During the summer transfer window of 2009, Nakajima-Frarran went on a trial with Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
team De Graafschap
De Graafschap
De Graafschap is a professional football club from Doetinchem, Netherlands. It was formed on 1 February 1954 and they play their home games at the "De Vijverberg" stadium. Their current home ground stands on where the old pitch used to be located and was opened on 12 August 2000...
, but joined Danish First Division side, AC Horsens
AC Horsens
AC Horsens is a professional Danish football team, playing in the Danish Superliga championship. They play on Forum Horsens Stadion in Horsens. The club was founded in 1994, as a superstructure on Horsens fS and the merger of Dagnæs IF and B 1940; FC Horsens.-History:When the new team started in...
on a 3-year deal. He helped Horsens win the championship and gain promotion to the Superliga for the 2010-11 season
2010–11 Danish Superliga
The 2010–11 Danish Superliga season was the 21st season of the Danish Superliga championship, which decides the Danish football championship. It began on 17 July 2010 with the previous season's silver medalists from Odense facing Esbjerg and ended on 29 May 2011 with six simultaneous matches. F.C...
. Nakajima-Farran was released after having mutually agreed with AC Horsens in August 2011 to terminate the remainder of the contract.
Australia
On 30 August 2011, it was announced he had signed a one year contract with A-LeagueA-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
club Brisbane Roar FC. Nakajima-Farran made his debut for the Roar on 11 September 2011 in a pre-season friendly at Launceston. He scored his first goal and set up another for Brisbane in a 7-1 thrashing of Adelaide United in round 4. In round 8, Issey netted two goals in a 4-0 victory over Perth Glory, and helped the Roar set a new Australian sports team record of 36 unbeaten games.
International career
He made his debut for CanadaCanada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
in November 2006 for friendly match against Hungary
Hungary national football team
The Hungary national football team represents Hungary in international football and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Federation....
. As of March 29, 2011, he has earned a total of 24 caps, scoring 1 goal. He has so far represented Canada during the 2007, 2009 and 2011 editions of the CONCACAF Gold Cup
CONCACAF Gold Cup
The CONCACAF Gold Cup is the main association football competition of the men's national football teams governed by CONCACAF, determining the regional champion of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.The Gold Cup is held every two years and when it does not fall the same year as an...
and also in four 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)
The CONCACAF qualification stage for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa consisted of 35 national teams competing for the three berths given automatically to CONCACAF by FIFA. The United States, Mexico and Honduras qualified...
matches.
International goals
|-| 1. || June 20, 2008 || Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown
Kingstown
Kingstown is the chief port of Saint Vincent, and the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. With a population of 25,418 Kingstown is a centre for the island's agricultural industry and a port of entry for tourists...
, St. Vincent & the Grenadines || || 0-1 || 0-3 || 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF)
The CONCACAF qualification stage for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa consisted of 35 national teams competing for the three berths given automatically to CONCACAF by FIFA. The United States, Mexico and Honduras qualified...
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Personal life
Nakajima-Farran has Canadian, Japanese and British citizenship. His brother ParisParis Nakajima-Farran
Paris Yui Nakajima-Farran is a Canadian footballer of Japanese descent, who currently plays for South China Athletic Association in the Hong Kong First Division League.- Personal :...
, is also a professional footballer playing for Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
side South China Athletic Association
South China Athletic Association
South China Athletic Association is a Hong Kong sports club, best known for its football team....
.