Le Havre signs Japanese striker Sota Nakamura on loan, becomes third Japanese player at club

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 is described as a 'great move' by sporting director Demba Ba. His arrival fills gaps left by departing attackers Issa Soumaré and Kenny Quetant, and he is Le Havre's fourth signing of the off-season.

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