Daisuke Nasu

Playing career Nasu was born in Minamisatsuma on 10 October 1981. When he was a Komazawa University student, he joined the J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos in 2002. Although he was originally a center back, he became a regular player as defensive midfielder under new manager Takeshi Okada from 2003 and was selected Rookie of the Year award in 2003. Marinos won the champions for two years in a row (2003 and 2004). However his opportunity to play decreased from 2006. In 2008, he moved to Tokyo Verdy. He played as regular player as his originally position, center back. However Verdy finished at the 17th place and was relegated to J2 League. In 2009, he moved to Júbilo Iwata. He played as regular player as center back in 2009 and as a defensive midfielder in 2010. Júbilo also won the champions in 2010 J.League Cup. He also played as left side back from summer 2011. In 2012, he moved to Kashiwa Reysol. Although his opportunity to play decreased, he played many matches side back and center back. Reysol also won the champions in Emperor's Cup. In 2013, he moved to Urawa Reds. He became a regular center back and scored 9 goals in 2013 season. He was also selected Best Eleven award in 2013. From 2016, his opportunity to play decreased behind new player Wataru Endo. In 2018, he moved to Vissel Kobe.

Nasu retired at the end of the 2019 season and became a YouTuber since then.

However, on 15 August 2023, it was announced that he makes his return to football by signing with J3 League side, Iwate Grulla Morioka

National team career In June 2001, Nasu was selected Japan U-20 national team for 2001 World Youth Championship. But he did not play in the match. In August 2004, he was selected Japan U-23 national team for 2004 Summer Olympics and he named a captain. He played 2 matches.

Away from football He joined SASUKE 38 at December 2020. He failed Stage 1 at Dragon Glider.

Club statistics

1Includes Japanese Super Cup, A3 Champions Cup and J.League Championship.

National team career statistics

Honours

Club Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League (2) : 2003, 2004

Júbilo Iwata J.League Cup (1) : 2010 Suruga Bank Championship (1) : 2011

Kashiwa Reysol Emperor's Cup (1) : 2012 Japanese Super Cup (1) : 2012

Urawa Red Diamonds J.League Cup (1) : 2016 AFC Champions League (1): 2017

Individual J.League Rookie of the Year : 2003