Le Havre signs Japanese striker Sota Nakamura on loan from Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Published Jul 17, 11:49 AM UTC

French Ligue 1 club Le Havre has announced the loan signing of Japanese striker Sota Nakamura from Sanfrecce Hiroshima for the upcoming season. The 23-year-old, who has two caps and one goal for Japan as of September 2025, becomes the third Japanese player at the club, joining Ayumu Seko and Kaito Mizuta. Nakamura, who previously trained with Mizuta at Maebashi Ikuei High School, is a versatile forward capable of playing as a striker or on the wings. Standing at 1.68 meters, he fills gaps left by departing free agents Issa Soumaré and Kenny Quetant. The club's sporting director Demba Ba described the signing as a 'nice move.' Nakamura is Le Havre's fourth signing of the offseason.

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