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During the summer transfer window of 2012, Nakajima-Farran signed a two-year deal with Cypriot First Division side, [[AEK Larnaca FC]]. Issey netted his first goal in the Cypriot league on 22 October in a 3–0 routing of [[Ayia Napa FC]]. In January 2013, Issey was loaned out to [[Alki Larnaca FC]] until the end of the [[2012–13 Cypriot First Division|2012–13 season]]. During Round 26, Nakajima-Farran helped Alki Larnaca squeeze past [[Ethnikos Achna FC]] 6–5, by scoring a goal in the 54th minute, and setting up another two minutes later. |
During the summer transfer window of 2012, Nakajima-Farran signed a two-year deal with Cypriot First Division side, [[AEK Larnaca FC]]. Issey netted his first goal in the Cypriot league on 22 October in a 3–0 routing of [[Ayia Napa FC]]. In January 2013, Issey was loaned out to [[Alki Larnaca FC]] until the end of the [[2012–13 Cypriot First Division|2012–13 season]]. During Round 26, Nakajima-Farran helped Alki Larnaca squeeze past [[Ethnikos Achna FC]] 6–5, by scoring a goal in the 54th minute, and setting up another two minutes later. |
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As of January 24, 2014, Nakajima-Farran is on trial with Canadian club [[Toronto FC]] of [[Major League Soccer]]. |
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==International career== |
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Revision as of 02:37, 25 January 2014
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Issey Morgan Nakajima-Farran | ||
| Date of birth | 16 May 1984[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger, attacking midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1993–1994 | Verdy Kawasaki | ||
| 1995–1997 | Crystal Palace | ||
| 2000–2002 | Tokyo Verdy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003 | Albirex Niigata | 0 | (0) |
| 2004–2006 | Albirex Singapore | 45 | (26) |
| 2006–2007 | Vejle | 44 | (13) |
| 2007–2009 | Nordsjælland | 46 | (8) |
| 2009–2011 | Horsens | 55 | (9) |
| 2011–2012 | Brisbane Roar | 23 | (4) |
| 2012–2013 | AEK Larnaca | 10 | (1) |
| 2013 | → Alki Larnaca (loan) | 15 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2006– | Canada | 30 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 April 2013 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2013 | |||
Issey Morgan Nakajima-Farran (born 16 May 1984) is a Canadian soccer player.
Club career
Youth
Nakajima-Farran began his football career while playing for the junior youth team of Verdy Kawasaki. He later moved to England to play for Crystal Palace FC's youth team, but returned to Japan at the age of 16 to pursue a youth contract with Tokyo Verdy 1969. In 2003, he began his professional football career after having signed with J. League's Albirex Niigata.
Singapore
In 2004, Nakajima-Farran was transferred to the Albirex Niigata's Singaporean satellite club in the S.League. Upon two successful seasons with Albirex Niigata Singapore FC, scoring 26 goals in 45 appearances, he was awarded the S.League Young Player of the Year in 2005, and also was invited to play a game for the U-21 side of Singaporean national football team.
Denmark
In the winter transfer window of 2006, Nakajima-Farran had trials with English sides Millwall FC and Portsmouth FC, however was signed by Danish First Division team Vejle Boldklub on a 2-year deal. He helped Vejle BK win the championship and gain promotion to the top league in the Danish football system, the Superliga, by netting 7 goals in 13 games. Following a strong performance in his first season in the top flight, he was bought by Danish Superliga side, FC Nordsjælland on a 4-year contract in June 2007.
Upon his debut for his new club, he guided FCN to their first victory over Denmark's most successful club, FC København by scoring the only goal of the game in injury time. He went on to score many important goals for FCN, as well as making appearances in the qualifying campaign and the first round of the UEFA Cup 2008-09. During the summer transfer window of 2009, Nakajima-Frarran went on a trial with Eredivisie team De Graafschap, but joined Danish First Division side, AC Horsens on a 3-year deal. He helped Horsens win the championship and gain promotion to the Superliga for the 2010–11 season. In August 2011, Nakajima-Farran was released from AC Horsens after having mutually agreed with the team to terminate the remainder of the contract.
Australia
On 30 August 2011, it was announced he had signed a one-year contract with A-League club Brisbane Roar FC.[2] Nakajima-Farran made his debut for the Roar on 11 September 2011 in a pre-season friendly at Launceston. He scored his first goal and set up another for Brisbane in a 7–1 thrashing of Adelaide United FC in round 4. In round 8, Issey was awarded "Man of the Match" after netting two goals in a 4–0 victory over Perth Glory FC, and helping the Roar set a new Australian sports team record of 36 unbeaten games.
Cyprus
During the summer transfer window of 2012, Nakajima-Farran signed a two-year deal with Cypriot First Division side, AEK Larnaca FC. Issey netted his first goal in the Cypriot league on 22 October in a 3–0 routing of Ayia Napa FC. In January 2013, Issey was loaned out to Alki Larnaca FC until the end of the 2012–13 season. During Round 26, Nakajima-Farran helped Alki Larnaca squeeze past Ethnikos Achna FC 6–5, by scoring a goal in the 54th minute, and setting up another two minutes later.
As of January 24, 2014, Nakajima-Farran is on trial with Canadian club Toronto FC of Major League Soccer.
International career
He made his debut for Canada in November 2006 for friendly match against Hungary. As of November 2013, he has earned a total of 30 caps, scoring 1 goal, represented Canada during the 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2013 editions of the CONCACAF Gold Cup and also in four 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.[3]
International goals
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 20 June 2008 | Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, St. Vincent & the Grenadines |  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
0–1 | 0–3 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Personal life
Nakajima-Farran has Canadian and British citizenship. His brother Paris, is also a professional footballer who last played for Hong Kong First Division League side, South China Athletic Association. Other than playing football, Nakajima-Farran is an artist.[4]
Honours
Club
- Danish First Division: 2005–06
- Danish First Division: 2009–10
- A-League: 2011–2012
Individual
- Young player of the year in Singapore 2005
References
- ^ "Issey Nakajima-Farran". canadasoccer.com. Canadian Soccer Association. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ http://www.brisbaneroar.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=40780 Brisbane finalise squad
- ^ Record at FIFA Tournaments – FIFA
- ^ http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/soccer/new-canvas-draws-issey-to-brisbane/story-e6frepmf-1226160627591
External links
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- Use dmy dates from July 2013
- 1984 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Calgary
- Canadian people of Japanese descent
- Association football forwards
- Association football wingers
- Canadian soccer players
- Canada men's international soccer players
- 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup players
- 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup players
- 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup players
- 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup players
- Canadian expatriate soccer players
- Canadian expatriates in Singapore
- Canadian expatriate sportspeople in Denmark
- Albirex Niigata players
- Albirex Niigata FC (Singapore) players
- Vejle Boldklub players
- FC Nordsjælland players
- AC Horsens players
- Brisbane Roar FC players
- AEK Larnaca FC players
- Alki Larnaca FC players
- J. League players
- S.League players
- Danish Superliga players
- A-League players
- Expatriate footballers in Singapore
- Expatriate footballers in Denmark
- Expatriate soccer players in Australia
- Expatriate footballers in Cyprus
- Canadian sportspeople of Asian descent