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ABOUT THIS BOOK

PUBLISHER: Random House (Digital)

FORMAT: Electronic book text

ISBN: 9781780573816

RRP: £17.72

PAGES: 240

PUBLICATION DATE:
November 18, 2011

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The Zen of Naka: The Journey of a Japanese Genius

Martin Greig

Since his move to Celtic in the summer of 2005, Shunsuke Nakamura has become a cult hero in both Scotland and the Far East. From the wonderful goal in his Champions League debut against Manchester United in 2006 to the strike against Kilmarnock that secured Celtic’s league win in 2006-07, Nakamura has firmly established himself as a Celtic legend. Nakamura’s ability to confront and overcome adversity has been the key to his success. From his rejection as a youngster by home-town club Yokohama Marinos to his omission from the 2002 World Cup squad by Philippe Troussier and his struggle to adapt to the defensive nature of Italian football, Nakamura has bounced back stronger every time. The Zen of Naka is a comprehensive, revealing account of Nakamura’s career to date. It explores his development from the early stages of his footballing journey to his time with Celtic at present, and looks ahead at what the future may hold for the star.

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Martin Greig

Martin Greig is a senior sports writer at The Herald. He has written extensively on all aspects of British football and has interviewed Shunsuke Nakamura on several occasions during his time in Scotland with Celtic.