Kensuke Nagai
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Japan•Centre-Forwardshield Nagoya Grampus Eight
Market Value
€150k
Peak Value
€1.4M
FC 26 Overall
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Career Apps
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Kensuke Nagai is a 37-year-old centre-forward at Nagoya Grampus Eight and a current market value of €150k.
- Born
- Mar 5, 1989
- Birthplace
- Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan
- Height
- 177 cm
- Foot
- Right
- Contract Expires
- Jan 2026
- Starts on Record
- 12
Career Record & Market Value
Transfermarkt logs 4 competitive appearances, 0 goals, 1 assists, and 77 minutes on the pitch. Peak valuation: €1.4M. Current market value: €150k. Contract expired Jan 2026.
Match-Event Breakdown
Substitutions
18
Cards
3
Market Value Trend
Transfer Timeline
| Date | From | To | Fee | Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-11 | FC Tokyo | Nagoya Grampus | — | €500k |
| 2017-01-06 | Nagoya Grampus | FC Tokyo | — | €1.2M |
| 2015-01-16 | Standard Liège | Nagoya Grampus | — | €800k |
| 2015-01-15 | Nagoya Grampus | Standard Liège | — | €800k |
| 2013-08-12 | Standard Liège | Nagoya Grampus | — | €1M |
| 2013-01-16 | Nagoya Grampus | Standard Liège | €340k | €1M |
| 2011-02-01 | Fukuoka Univ. | Nagoya Grampus | — | €150k |
| 2007-04-01 | High School (J) | Fukuoka Univ. | — | — |
Position & Physical Profile
Kensuke Nagai lines up as a Centre-Forward. Across the Transfermarkt dataset, 120 Japanese players currently fill this role at senior level.
Height Profile
177 cm
Kensuke Nagai is 3 cm below the median height (180 cm) among Japanese centre-forwards, and ranks #37 tallest of 120.
Valuation Cohort
#63
Kensuke Nagai values at €150k, placing him in the 27th percentile of 86 Japanese centre-forwards with a recorded valuation.
Age Curve
37 yrs
Cohort median age: 25. 107 Japanese centre-forwards on the books are younger than Kensuke Nagai.
Preferred Foot
Right
Registered with Transfermarkt as a right-footed centre-forward.
Japan National-Team Context
Kensuke Nagai has 12 senior international caps for Japan, with 3 goals.
International Goals (Career)
| Date | Fixture | Minute | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-10 | Japan vs Mongolia | 40′ |
Japan Senior Team Record
| Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 792 | 389 | 168 | 235 | 49% |
Recent Japan Fixtures
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | Japan | Sweden | 0–0 | FIFA World Cup |
| 2026-06-20 | Tunisia | Japan | 0–0 | FIFA World Cup |
| 2026-06-14 | Netherlands | Japan | 0–0 | FIFA World Cup |
| 2026-03-31 | England | Japan | 0–1 | Friendly |
| 2026-03-28 | Scotland | Japan | 0–1 | Friendly |
FAQ
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How old is Kensuke Nagai and where does he play?
- Kensuke Nagai is 37 years old, playing as a centre-forward for Nagoya Grampus Eight.
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What is Kensuke Nagai worth on the transfer market?
- Transfermarkt currently values Kensuke Nagai at €150k. Highest recorded valuation: €1.4M.
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How many career appearances does Kensuke Nagai have?
- Kensuke Nagai has logged 4 competitive appearances and 0 goals on record.
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When does Kensuke Nagai's contract expire?
- Kensuke Nagai is contracted to Nagoya Grampus Eight through January 2026.