Yuto Nagatomo

Footballer and defender with Inter Milan

Yuto Nagatomo - Footballer and defender with Inter Milan
Born

September 12th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Japan

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Played as a left-back in professional football. Started the career at FC Tokyo and joined the Italian club Inter Milan in 2011. Achieved success in Serie A, winning the title during the 2009-10 season. Contributed to the Japanese national team, participating in multiple AFC Asian Cups and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Known for speed and defensive skills.

Won Serie A with Inter Milan in 2010

Represented Japan in the 2014 FIFA World Cup

Played in multiple AFC Asian Cups

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