If you could ask your future self a question, what would it be?What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned from soccer?Spider-Man because I grew up watching all the Spider-Man movies. The Basics What is your go-to pre-game meal?The advice would be to take things more slowly and enjoy more time with my family. Also, enjoy […]
If you could ask your future self a question, what would it be?What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned from soccer?Spider-Man because I grew up watching all the Spider-Man movies.
The Basics
What is your go-to pre-game meal?The advice would be to take things more slowly and enjoy more time with my family. Also, enjoy being young.What is your favorite movie?If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
Q&A
It’s a pleasure to be named Athlete of the Week. I am very happy to receive the honor.I would go to dinner with my dad.My favorite soccer memory is from last season when I scored two goals in the district finals.My favorite song to listen to before games is a Brazilian song called “Nois Tá Bolando um Plano” by MC Don Juan and MC Hariel.Looking back, what piece of advice would you give your younger self?Beyond his chase of individual accolades, Nakagawa’s production and leadership have been a big part of Horizon’s collective success. With a record of 11-4-3 — as of press time Jan. 21 — the Hawks are three wins away from matching the program’s most in a single season. With what could be the best individual statistical season in program history and the team possibly posting the most wins in its history, it’s clear Nakagawa is ready to lead the Hawks on a state championship run. What is your go-to pre-game hype song?If you could be an animal for a day, which one would you be and why?A big part of the continued success of the young program is the increased production from senior attacker and captain Weber Nakagawa. Last season, the Brazilian scored seven goals and dished out four assists in 14 appearances. This season, he’s scored 22 times and assisted 10 goals in 18 games. Both totals are the second-most in a single season in program history; Nakagawa needs just one more goal to tie the program record of 23. Brazil, to see my family, Italy just to visit and Greece because I really want to go to the beaches there.Does pineapple belong on pizza?If you could have dinner with one person — dead or alive — who would it be?The biggest lesson I learned is that for everything you want in life, you have to work hard for it.U.S. Government because my coach is the teacher.My favorite athlete is Neymar. I really enjoy watching him play.I would want to be a dog so I can sleep in and do nothing all day.What is your favorite soccer memory?Who is your favorite superhero?Age: 17Grade: SeniorSchool: Horizon HighWhat is your favorite subject in school?Is there someone you try to model your game after?I would want to have a never-ending life — to live forever.No!If you could go back in time to a specific period in history, when and where would you go?What do you enjoy the most about soccer?The high school boys soccer regular season is now over and the Horizon Hawks are once again one of the best teams in West Orange and Southwest Orange, despite having a first-year coach in Sheamus Conway and losing their leading scorer and playmaker from the 2023-24 team. The thing I most enjoy about soccer is the adrenaline I get from playing the game.I’d bring my girlfriend, water and a soccer ball.I would go back to when I was little, so I could enjoy more time with my family.I don’t really eat much before a game. If I do eat something, it is either some fruit or gum.The question would be if I ended up becoming a professional soccer player.“Pelé: Birth of a Legend.”What are three things you would take with you to a deserted island?Who is your favorite athlete?Yes, my dad. He was a really good soccer player back in the day.How does it feel to be named Athlete of the Week?Going out with my family.If you could travel to three places in the world, where would you go and why?What is your favorite non-sports hobby?Sport: Boys soccer
