Ichizo Nakata

Ichizo Nakata (中田 一三) is a former Japanese football player and manager.

Playing career
Nakata was born in Iga on April 19, 1973. He played for many clubs as defensive position, defender and defensive midfielder. After graduating from high school, he joined Yokohama Flügels in 1992. The club won the champions 1993 Emperor's Cup and 1994–95 Asian Cup Winners' Cup. In 1996, he moved to J1 League club, Avispa Fukuoka and played in 2 seasons. In 1998, he moved to Japan Football League club Oita Trinity (later Oita Trinita). In October 1998, he moved to JEF United Ichihara. He played many matches until 2000. In 2001, he played for Oita Trinita again. In 2002, he moved to J1 League club, Vegalta Sendai, however he could hardly play in the matches due to injury. In 2004, he moved to Ventforet Kofu.

Coaching career
In 2019, Nakata signed with J2 League club Kyoto Sanga FC.

Managerial statistics
Update; December 31, 2018