Book description
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.
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.
