Is Masashi Nakayama A-List?
NoC
No — Masashi Nakayama is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1990D$0.02M
Professional Debut
Starts career with Yamaha Motors, later Júbilo Iwata.
1998C▲$0.3M+$0.27999999999999997M
J.League MVP Award
Wins the J.League MVP award.
1998C$0.5M+$0.2M
First World Cup
Plays in the 1998 FIFA World Cup for Japan.
2000B▲$1M+$0.5M
J.League Top Scorer
Named J.League Top Scorer.
2003B$1.5M+$0.5M
J.League Best XI
Continues to be named in the J.League Best XI.
2012C▼$2M+$0.5M
Moves to Consadole Sapporo
Joins Consadole Sapporo.
2015C$3M+$1M
Retires from Playing
Announces his retirement from professional football.
2021C$4M+$1M
Managerial Career Begins
Takes on a managerial role.
2026C$5M+$1M
Developing as Manager
Continues his development as a manager.
Last updated: February 21, 2026