Is Kengo Nakamura A-List?
NoC
No — Kengo Nakamura is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
2003F$0.1M
Kawasaki Frontale Debut
Begins his career with Kawasaki Frontale.
2004C▲▲$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
J1 League Promotion
Plays a key role in Kawasaki Frontale's promotion to the J1 League.
2010B▲$1M+$0.7M
Key Midfielder
Establishes himself as a key midfielder in the J1 League.
2017B$2M+$1M
League Title
Wins a league title with Kawasaki Frontale.
2020C▼$4M+$2M
Retirement
Retires from professional soccer.
2026C$4M
Respected Figure
Remains a respected figure in Japanese football.
Last updated: February 21, 2026