Tatsuki Nara

(born 19 September 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a Centre-back for J1 League club Avispa Fukuoka.

Career

On 10 March 2012, he played against Júbilo Iwata, making him the first player born after the J.League opening day on May 15, 1993 to make a J.League appearance.

On 28 December 2014, Nara was announced at FC Tokyo on loan.

On 1 January 2016, Nara was announced at Kawasaki Frontale. On 14 May 2016, he broke his tibia, meaning that he would be out for 4 months. This meant that he would miss the 2016 Summer Olympics, so he worked on trying to come back in two months, rather than four. He was not able to recover in time, and returned to playing in September 2016. However, in October 2016, he injured his tibia again, and was out for the rest of the season.

On 4 January 2020, Nara was announced at Kashima Antlers.

On 18 January 2021, Nara joined Avispa Fukuoka on loan.

On 17 December 2021, Nara was announced on a permanent transfer at Avispa Fukuoka.

International career

Nara was called up to the Japan U22 squad for the 2013 AFC U-22 Championship.

Nara was called up to the Japan U23 squad for the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship. Japan won the tournament, which qualified them for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Club career statistics .

Honours

Club Kawasaki Frontale J1 League: 2017, 2018 Japanese Super Cup: 2019

Avispa Fukuoka J.League Cup: 2023