Shunsuke Nakamura

Celtic's brilliant Japanese playmaker whose free-kick against Manchester United in the Champions League is one of the most celebrated goals in Scottish club history.

Celtic's brilliant Japanese playmaker whose free-kick against Manchester United in the Champions League is one of the most celebrated goals in Scottish club history. Football at the highest level rewards technical mastery, physical conditioning and the mental fortitude to perform consistently across a long and unrelenting career. Career highlights included Scottish Premier League 3x (Celtic), 98 Japan caps. The true measure of a great football athlete is the ability to perform consistently over an extended period, and Shunsuke's career record demonstrates precisely that quality of sustained excellence. The longevity and quality of Shunsuke's achievements place them firmly among the most respected figures in the modern history of football. The standard Shunsuke Nakamura set across his career in football reflects the level of preparation, tactical intelligence and competitive focus that consistently separates the truly elite from the rest of the field.

• Scottish Premier League 3x (Celtic)
• 98 Japan caps