Keito Nakamura scores debut goal for Lyon in Europa League win

Japanese midfielder Keito Nakamura scored his first goal for Olympique Lyonnais during his UEFA Europa League debut. Playing as a left winger, Nakamura helped lead Lyon to a 2-1 away victory against RSC Anderlecht in the opening match of the league phase.

Nakamura opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a right-footed shot that deflected off a defender into the net. His performance was highly praised by manager Paulo Fonseca, who described him as an ‘extraordinary player’ with strong technical skills and excellent decision-making.

In addition to his goal, Nakamura recorded team-high statistics, including four chance creations and three successful dribbles. He played the full match, contributing both offensively and defensively with three tackles and an interception.