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Shunsuke Nakamura: Free Kick Genius

By: Bob | November 22nd, 2006

Following his outstanding goal yesterday in the Champions League against Manchester United, my eyes have come across more than one reference to Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura being the best free kick taker in the world today. That is a pretty bold claim, but there is no denying that when the man from Japan lines up for a free kick opposing goalkeepers have to be pretty darn nervous. Below is a video of some of his free kick magic.

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scotbhoy

Having watched Naka up close can tell u that he can be very influential with ball at feet not just at set peices. The guy just oozes class. Anyone who says different just reeks of sour grapes. Has also turned into a graet tracker back. Best free kick taker in the world? Probably. Hail Hail!!
rezdham

the best free kicker, but not very good in the ground. should stay with two goalie if you want to stop his kick
celtic crazy

im a celtic fan and admit it was never a free kick but
think about da game at old trafford can u honestly say dat it was a penalty NO! use got wat u deserve u united scum us r gettin put put in da nxt round
James

And no he's not an all round great player, just great at free kicks, corners, crosses, long passes, through balls, switches and dead ball shots. Hardly worth the money.
James

Actually the last time I saw a keeper try stand more centrally to get to the right side quicker from one of Nakamura's free kicks he curled it low round the outside of the wall into the left hand side of the goal. He generally just kicks it where the keeper can't get to.
aaron

He can take some freekicks but I doubt his overall ability. def needs to worker harder
charlie

i hate him he is crap
(man utd supporter)lol
chikorose onismas

od 4 him.man u hd to fill it.
hoven

>He strikes the ball to the exact same place EVERY time.
It's not true. Most of his Free Kick goes right-up in the Goal ,
but look at that one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
He sometimes strikes opposite side.
karl

i think nakamura is the best freekick taker in europe and proberly the world but he does not have much inflence on the pitch tho there for he is not an allround player if u no wot i meen eney manager who need a freekick taker should buy this guy
ok

farken haters! all of you
Nick

It was never a free-kick in the first place! Grrrr.
Brian

That list begins and ends with one name.

Juninho

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