is a former

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ese

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player. He currently works on television as a football commentator.

Playing career

Nakanishi was born in

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on 8 September 1969. After graduating from

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, he joined his local club

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in 1992. He played many matches as midfielder from first season. Although he could hardly play in the match in 1993, he played many matches from 1994. The club also won the champions

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first major title in club history. In Asia, the club won the 2nd place

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. At the final on 26 November 1996, he scored a goal. In 1997, he moved to

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club

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. He played in all matches as defender and defensive midfielder in 1997 and 1998. In 1998, the club won the 2nd place and was promoted to

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. In 1999, the club won the champions and was promoted to

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. However he lost regular position in 2000 and retired end of 2000 season.

Private life

In March 2007, Nakanishi is married to model and actress

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. In January 2014, he announced divorce with Hara.

Club statistics

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* 1969 births Living people Doshisha University alumni Association football people from Aichi Prefecture Japanese men's footballers J1 League players J2 League players Japan Football League (1992–1998) players Nagoya Grampus players Kawasaki Frontale players Men's association football defenders 20th-century Japanese sportsmen {{Japan-footy-defender-1960s-stub