Is Naoshi Nakamura A-List?

NoD

No — Naoshi Nakamura is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.

Ranking Timeline

1998D$0.01M

Early Football Career

Starts playing professional football in Japan.

2006D$0.05M+$0.04M

National Team

Represents Japan, gaining recognition.

2014D$0.1M+$0.05M

Retires From Football

Retires from playing professionally.

2018D$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M

Quiet Life

Lives modestly on past earnings.

2024D$0.8M+$0.5M

Low-Profile

Quiet life.

2026D$1M+$0.19999999999999996M

Contributions Not Widely Remembered

Nakamura's contributions are mostly forgotten.

Last updated: February 21, 2026