Kengo Nakamura announces his retirement from soccer A voice of appreciation from the local shopping district November 2, 18:28
Following the announcement of the retirement of Kengo Nakamura, who played for 18 years in the Kawasaki Frontale of soccer J1, the shopping street near the home stadium where he had exchanges expressed his gratitude and gratitude.
40-year-old Kengo Nakamura, who participated in 463 J1 games in the Kawasaki Frontale midfielder, announced on the 1st that he will retire from active duty only this season.
At Kawasaki Frontale, players and staff actively participate in local events and school events with a close relationship with the local community, and Nakamura, who has been a frontale player for 18 years, is particularly popular in the local area.
The owner of a Japanese sweets shop in the shopping district in front of Shinmaruko Station, the nearest station to the home stadium in Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki City, said that he presented a large dorayaki to the commemorative game in which Nakamura played 200 games nine years ago. He said, "Nakamura has taken the initiative not only in soccer but also in community contribution activities, so he is recognized by the local people. I hope he will continue to be involved in Kawasaki." ..
A supporter man said, "I think Kawasaki is called Kengo Nakamura. Thanks to Kengo Nakamura, I'm glad I lived in Kawasaki."
Hideaki Fujimoto, Vice Chairman of the Shin-Maruko Shopping District Association, said, "It's wonderful that Kengo-san goes around various shopping districts and says" Thank you ". I want you to do your best until the end because I support the entire shopping district. That's it. "
There are nine frontale league matches remaining this season, and locals are considering retirement ceremonies.