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Iwata oust Urawa, to meet Verdy in Emperor's Cup final

TOKYO, Japan - Second-half substitute Masashi Nakayama (R) celebrates after striking a late winner Dec. 25 as Jubilo Iwata beat Urawa Reds 2-1 in the Emperor's Cup semifinals to set up a meeting with Tokyo Verdy in the New Year's Day final.

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Abe holds FIFA World Cup Trophy in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2nd from R) beams as he holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy at his office in Tokyo on April 10, 2014. The trophy, which will be presented to the winners of the World Cup finals in Brazil in June to July, was shown to the Japanese leader by visitors promoting the event, including former Japanese soccer team member Masashi Nakayama (R) and former French team member Christian Karembeu (2nd from L).

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FIFA World Cup Trophy unveiled at Haneda Airport

TOKYO, Japan - Christian Karembeu (2nd from R), a former member of the French national football team, removes a cover from the FIFA World Cup Trophy after its arrival at Tokyo's Haneda airport on April 10, 2014. Junji Ogura (R), honorary chairman of the Japan Football Association, and Masashi Nakayama (L), a former player of the Japan national team, look excited.

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FIFA World Cup Trophy arrives in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Masashi Nakayama (L), a retired footballer and former member of the Japan national football team, takes a look at the FIFA World Cup Trophy that arrived at Tokyo's Haneda airport on April 10, 2014, during its tour ahead of this summer's tournament in Brazil. Standing at right is Christian Karembeu, a former member of the French national football team.

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Former Japan striker Nakayama to retire

SAPPORO, Japan - Veteran former Japan striker Masashi Nakayama (R) bows at a press conference in a Sapporo hotel on Dec. 4, 2012, held to announce that he is hanging up his boots. The 45-year-old, the J-League's all-time leading scorer with 157 goals, is currently with relegated Consadole Sapporo.

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Former Japan striker Nakayama to retire

SAPPORO, Japan - Veteran former Japan striker Masashi Nakayama bows at a press conference in a Sapporo hotel on Dec. 4, 2012, held to announce that he is hanging up his boots. The 45-year-old, the J-League's all-time leading scorer with 157 goals, is currently with relegated Consadole Sapporo.

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Former Japan striker Nakayama to retire

SAPPORO, Japan - Veteran former Japan striker Masashi Nakayama announces at a press conference in a Sapporo hotel on Dec. 4, 2012, that he is hanging up his boots. The 45-year-old, the J-League's all-time leading scorer with 157 goals, is currently with relegated Consadole Sapporo.

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Japan draw Brazil, Croatia and Australia in World Cup

LEIPZIG, Germany - Masashi Nakayama of Japan (L) and Cobi Jones of the United States attend the final draw for the 2006 World Cup in Leipzig, Germany, on Dec. 9.

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Bayern wrap up Japan tour with win over Jubilo

TOKYO, Japan - Bayern Munich's s Lucio (C) competes for the ball with Masashi Nakayama of J-League side Jubilo Iwata during the second half of a friendly July 30 in Tokyo.

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(3)Zico's men in Niigata to pep up quake victims

KAWAGUCHI, Japan - Japan striker Masashi Nakayama spends time spend time with kids in the town of Kawaguchi, central Niigata Prefecture, on Dec. 3, the day before he plays in a charity match in the city of Niigata to pep up victims of the Oct. 23 deadly earthquakes.

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Emperor, empress encourage Japan players of World Cup soccer finals

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko encourage Japanese national soccer players and the coach on May 25 at Tokyo's National Stadium ahead of the World Cup soccer finals that begins May 31. On the right side are (from R to L) defender Yutaka Akita, forward Masashi Nakayama and Japan coach Philippe Troussier.

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(1)Veterans stunned at World Cup call-up

IWATA, Japan - Veteran Masashi Nakayama smiles at a news conference in Iwata on May 17 after being named a member of Japan's national team for the World Cup. ''After reading reports in the media, I didn't think I would get in but I never gave up. I always thought I had a chance,'' said Nakayama.

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(6)23 members of Japan's World Cup squad

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Masashi Nakayama (Jubilo Iwata), Takayuki Suzuki (Kashima Antlers), Akinori Nishizawa (Cerezo Osaka) and Atsushi Yanagisawa (Kashima Antlers).

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Nakata joins Japan squad

MARBELLA, Spain - AS Roma midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata kicks the ball with Jubilo Iwata veteran striker Masashi Nakayama after joining the Japan national team April 24 for a friendly match against Spain in Cordoba on April 25.

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Japan scrapes by Egypt 1-0

Jubilo Iwata forward Masashi Nakayama runs in jubilation after converting a 25th-minute penalty to give Japan a 1-0 victory over Egypt in a friendly match at Osaka's Nagai Stadium on Wednesday Oct. 28. Running in the back is Nakayama's partner Wagner Lopes.

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'Double-header' in Toulouse

Japanese forward Masashi Nakayama (L) and Argentine defender Nelson Vivas attempt to head the ball early in the second half of the Group H opener in the World Cup soccer finals in Toulouse on June 14.Two-time champion Argentina downed debutante Japan 1-0.

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Japanese squad braces up

Members of Japan's World Cup squad wind up their training session in the French Alps resort of Aix-les-Bains on Thursday June 11 prior to departure for Toulouse, where they are to meet Argentina in their first match of the tournament on Sunday June 14. (L-R) Masashi Nakayama, Shoji Jo, Masami Ihara and Hidetoshi Nakata.

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Iwata oust Urawa, to meet Verdy in Emperor's Cup final

TOKYO, Japan - Second-half substitute Masashi Nakayama (R) celebrates after striking a late winner Dec. 25 as Jubilo Iwata beat Urawa Reds 2-1 in the Emperor's Cup semifinals to set up a meeting with Tokyo Verdy in the New Year's Day final. (Kyodo)

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Japanese squad braces up

Members of Japan's World Cup squad wind up their training session in the French Alps resort of Aix-les-Bains on Thursday June 11 prior to departure for Toulouse, where they are to meet Argentina in their first match of the tournament on Saturday June 13. (L-R) Masashi Nakayama, Shoji Jo, Masami Ihara and Hidetoshi Nakata. ==Kyodo

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Japan draw Brazil, Croatia and Australia in World Cup

LEIPZIG, Germany - Masashi Nakayama of Japan (L) and Cobi Jones of the United States attend the final draw for the 2006 World Cup in Leipzig, Germany, on Dec. 9. (Kyodo)

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Bayern wrap up Japan tour with win over Jubilo

TOKYO, Japan - Bayern Munich's s Lucio (C) competes for the ball with Masashi Nakayama of J-League side Jubilo Iwata during the second half of a friendly July 30 in Tokyo. (Kyodo)

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(11)Japan-Argentina Friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's forward Masashi Nakayama (L) attacks the goal during the second half of a Japan-Argentina friendly at Saitama Stadium on Nov. 20, 2002. Argentina won 2-0.

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48-year-old Nakayama to continue playing

Undated photo shows former Japan striker Masashi Nakayama. The 48-year-old Nakayama will continue playing at fourth-tier Japan Football League club Azul Claro Numazu for the 2016 season, a source close to the matter said on Dec. 10, 2015. Nakayama returned to action in September after a three-year absence from the game. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sato matches J-League scoring record with 157th goal

Sanfrecce Hiroshima striker Hisato Sato celebrate after scoring during the first half of a J-League first division match against Shonan Bellmare in Hiroshima on Nov. 22, 2015. The goal, Sato's 157th, matched the all-time record held by former Japan striker Masashi Nakayama. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Marquinhos sets eyes on J-League career record of 157 goals

Marcos Gomes de Araujo of J-League Division 1 football club Vissel Kobe shoots during a practice match against the Fukuoka University team in Kagoshima, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 12, 2015. The Brazilian striker, better known as Marquinhos, is eight goals shy of the Japanese professional league's all-time career high of 157 goals set by Masashi Nakayama. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Former soccer star Nakayama back as active player

Retired former Japan striker Masashi Nakayama, shown in this undated photo, aims to return to the pitch for the first time in three years. The Japan Football League announced on Sept. 14, 2015, that the 47-year-old has joined Azul Claro Numazu of the fourth-tier soccer league. He holds the all-time J-League top flight record of 157 goals. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(3)Zico's men in Niigata to pep up quake victims

KAWAGUCHI, Japan - Japan striker Masashi Nakayama spends time spend time with kids in the town of Kawaguchi, central Niigata Prefecture, on Dec. 3, the day before he plays in a charity match in the city of Niigata to pep up victims of the Oct. 23 deadly earthquakes. (Kyodo)

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(6)23 members of Japan's World Cup squad

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Masashi Nakayama (Jubilo Iwata), Takayuki Suzuki (Kashima Antlers), Akinori Nishizawa (Cerezo Osaka) and Atsushi Yanagisawa (Kashima Antlers).

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(1)Veterans stunned at World Cup call-up

IWATA, Japan - Veteran Masashi Nakayama smiles at a news conference in Iwata on May 17 after being named a member of Japan's national team for the World Cup. ''After reading reports in the media, I didn't think I would get in but I never gave up. I always thought I had a chance,'' said Nakayama.

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Tokyo Olympic torch relay

Turin Olympic figure skating gold medalist Shizuka Arakawa (R), former Japan football player Masashi Nakayama (C) and Kanako Momota, a member of the Japanese female pop group Momoiro Clover Z, wave to spectators at a stadium after running in the Tokyo Olympic torch relay in the Shizuoka Prefecture city of Fukuroi, central Japan, on June 23, 2021.

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Tokyo Olympic torch relay

Former Japan football player Masashi Nakayama runs in the Tokyo Olympic torch relay in the Shizuoka Prefecture city of Fukuroi, central Japan, on June 23, 2021.

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Tokyo Olympic torch relay

Turin Olympic figure skating gold medalist Shizuka Arakawa (R, front row), former Japan football player Masashi Nakayama (C, front row) and Kanako Momota (L, front row), a member of the Japanese female pop group Momoiro Clover Z, pose for a photo with children after running in the Tokyo Olympic torch relay in the Shizuoka Prefecture city of Fukuroi, central Japan, on June 23, 2021. The official mascot of Fukuroi city can be also seen.

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Tokyo Olympic torch relay

Turin Olympic figure skating gold medalist Shizuka Arakawa (L) transfers the Olympic flame to former Japan football player Masashi Nakayama in the Tokyo Olympic torch relay in the Shizuoka Prefecture city of Fukuroi, central Japan, on June 23, 2021.

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Former Japan striker Nakayama to retire

SAPPORO, Japan - Veteran former Japan striker Masashi Nakayama bows at a press conference in a Sapporo hotel on Dec. 4, 2012, held to announce that he is hanging up his boots. The 45-year-old, the J-League's all-time leading scorer with 157 goals, is currently with relegated Consadole Sapporo. (Kyodo)

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'Double-header' in Toulouse

Japanese forward Masashi Nakayama (L) and Argentine defender Nelson Vivas attempt to head the ball early in the second half of the Group H opener in the World Cup soccer finals in Toulouse on June 14. Two-time champion Argentina downed debutante Japan 1-0.

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Nakata joins Japan squad

MARBELLA, Spain - AS Roma midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata kicks the ball with Jubilo Iwata veteran striker Masashi Nakayama after joining the Japan national team April 24 for a friendly match against Spain in Cordoba on April 25.

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Jubilo win in Asian club championship

KAGOSHIMA, Japan - Jubilo Iwata forward Masashi Nakayama jumps for control of the ball during the first half of the opening quarterfinal group match with Thai side Sinthana in the Asian club championship at Kagoshima's Kamoike stadium Feb. 25. Substitute Dmitry Radchenko scored a pair of second-half goals to lift defending champion Jubilo Iwata to a 2-0 win.

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Nakayama zeroes in on goal in Asian Cup qualifier

MACAO, - Jubilo Iwata forward Masashi Nakayama heads for goal in the first half of Japan's Asian Cup qualifying match with host Macao on Feb. 20. Nakayama broke through a tight Macao defense in the 35th minute to give Japan a 1-0 lead at the intermission as the Japanese were virtually assured a berth in the Asian Cup finals this October in Lebanon.

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Nakayama scores in Asian Cup qualifier against Macao

MACAO, - Jubilo Iwata forward Masashi Nakayama (L) drills a shot for his second goal in Japan's 3-0 Asian Cup qualifying victory over host Macao on Feb. 20. Nakayama scored in the first half and added this shot 20 minutes into the second half to secure Japan's berth in the Asian Cup finals this October in Lebanon.

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Nakayama celebrates J-League victory

SHIMIZU, Japan - Jubilo Iwata forward Masashi Nakayama leaps into the arms of goalkeeper Yushi Ozaki on Dec. 11 at Nihondaira stadium after his team defeated Shimizu S-Pulse 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out to win the J-League championship.

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Japan scrapes by Egypt 1-0

Jubilo Iwata forward Masashi Nakayama runs in jubilation after converting a 25th-minute penalty to give Japan a 1-0 victory over Egypt in a friendly match at Osaka's Nagai Stadium on Wednesday Oct. 28. Running in the back is Nakayama's partner Wagner Lopes.