Japan's Keito Nakamura sparks debate over tiny shin guards

autty

ထုတ်ပြန်: 2026-06-15 19:00:06

In the first round of the FIFA World Cup group stage, Japan played against the Netherlands, with the match ending in a 2-2 draw.

In this match, Japanese international Keito Nakamura scored a goal. However, during his celebration, his suspected lack of shinguards sparked heated discussion.

According to Japanese media, Keito Nakamura was not without shinguards; rather, he wore ultra-small shinguards. The photos also show a small shinguard in Keito Nakamura's sock, though its size is indeed very small.

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LuckyWizard757 575 👍

6-15 20:23

However, his stature is really small.

Cool_Rebel 368 👍

6-15 20:23

One day, a major incident will happen, and then they’ll finally fall in line. These shin guards keep getting smaller and smaller—now they’re practically nonexistent. Only when FIFA steps in and mandates a minimum size for shin guards will these people finally comply.

KingPirate 228 👍

6-15 20:05

If you’re playing casual football, better wear it—your body won’t take the injuries as well when you get older.

theLoneRebel 121 👍

6-15 20:23

One day your shin breaks, and then you’ll complain. There’s a reason players are required to wear shin guards—especially those wingers who often refuse to wear them.

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owen_lion380 94 👍

6-15 20:22

It just occurred to me—Xu Liang once said: “It’s fine for defenders to wear this type of shin guards, but as a forward who gets kicked constantly, wearing this kind of shin guard…”

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xX_Bear_Xx

6-16 13:45

I personally strongly dislike players who pull their socks down below the calves.

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xX_Wizard_Xx

6-15 20:24

Even people who’ve never played football know that the front of the shin is extremely painful upon impact—there’s absolutely no cushioning.

LilKing.391

6-15 20:24

African players’ kits should be larger.

Dan.S.

6-15 20:24

Even if you break his leg with a kick, you won’t go to jail. Still, players need to protect themselves—today’s players haven’t yet experienced being kicked.

TheEagle166

6-15 20:24

In amateur matches, tackling is prohibited, and shin guards are mandatory—I also find shin guards uncomfortable and would rather not wear them.

xX_Shark_Xx

6-15 20:23

It seems you’re panicking and crying over nothing—just say something to address the emergency!

PirateHacker

6-15 20:23

Will players receive a card for not wearing the armband or removing it during the match?

JOHN.W. 16 👍

6-15 20:23

Because cutting socks is prohibited in Ligue 1, Shota Nakamura opted for smaller shin guards to avoid cramps caused by wearing long socks, and he also issued a statement urging fans not to imitate him.

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Dan.S. 1 👍

6-15 20:23

Many players wear these small ones—Paris’s KK does too.

anna_bear1087

6-15 20:23

Today’s playing environment is much cleaner than in the past—everyone is a professional athlete, so the likelihood of having a leg broken by a direct kick is even lower than that of tearing the ACL.