Paris Nakajima-Farran
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Paris Yui Nakajima-Farran (中島勇生; born 11 August 1989 in Tokyo
, Japan
) is a Canadian footballer of Japanese descent
, who currently plays for South China Athletic Association
in the Hong Kong First Division League
.
. His brother Issey, is also a professional footballer playing for A-League
side Brisbane Roar FC. He has Canadian, British and Japanese citizenship.
team Næstved Boldklub. In September 2009, Paris joined his brother at AC Horsens
on a 1 year deal. In July 2011, he signed with Hong Kong First Division League
club South China AA.
. He also trained with Canada's U-23 Olympic squad in March 2008. Paris earned his first cap for Canada U-20 in an exhibition match against Argentina
in May 2008, starting at right back. He has also represented the Canadian U-20 side during the 2009 edition of the Francophone Games
hosted by Lebanon.
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
) is a Canadian footballer of Japanese descent
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
, who currently plays for South China Athletic Association
South China Athletic Association
South China Athletic Association is a Hong Kong sports club, best known for its football team....
in the 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:...
.
Personal
Paris was born in Tokyo to a Canadian father and Japanese mother. At the age of four, he moved to England with his family, and returned to Japan ten years later to play football with the youth team of the J-League club Yokohama F. MarinosYokohama F. Marinos
is a Japanese association football team that participates in the fully professional J. League Division 1; the top Japanese professional football league. Having won the J-League title three times and finished second twice, they are one of the most successful J-League clubs. The team are based in...
. His brother Issey, is also a professional footballer playing for 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...
side Brisbane Roar FC. He has Canadian, British and Japanese citizenship.
Club career
Paris played for the Yokohama F. Marinos youth team from 2004 until 2007. He went professional in 2007 at the age of 17, after signing a two year contract with Danish 1st DivisionDanish 1st Division
The 1st Division has been the name of the second highest football league in Denmark since 1991. From 1945 to 1991 the 1st Division was the name of the highest level of football in Denmark...
team Næstved Boldklub. In September 2009, Paris joined his brother at 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 1 year deal. In July 2011, he signed with 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:...
club South China AA.
International
In January 2008, Paris got his first international call in up for the winter training camp held in Florida for the Canadian national teamCanada 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...
. He also trained with Canada's U-23 Olympic squad in March 2008. Paris earned his first cap for Canada U-20 in an exhibition match against Argentina
Argentina national under-20 football team
The Argentina national under-20 football team is the representative of Argentina in FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level....
in May 2008, starting at right back. He has also represented the Canadian U-20 side during the 2009 edition of the Francophone Games
2009 Jeux de la Francophonie
The 2009 Jeux de la Francophonie, also known as VIèmes Jeux de la Francophonie, were held from September 27 to October 6 in Beirut, Lebanon.-Organization:...
hosted by Lebanon.
External links
- South China AA FC Player Profile
- Transfermarkt Player Profile
- Canadian Soccer Association Player Profile
- Canada announces roster for upcoming Florida camp http://www.canadasoccer.com/news/viewArtical.asp?Press_ID=3010