Shingo Nakano (; born 26 December 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Albirex Niigata (Singapore).
Nakano was born on 26 December 2004. Born in Tokyo, Japan, he attended Sano Nihon University High School in Japan. Subsequently, he attended El Camino College in the United States.
As a youth player, Nakano joined the youth academy of Japanese side Sporting Club Shinagawa. Following his stint there, he signed for Japanese side Setagaya United in 2023.
In May 2024, Nakano signed for Singaporean side Albirex Niigata (S). He scored a brace on his professional career debut in a 3âÂÂ2 lost to Young Lions on 15 June. He then scored his first career hat-trick in a 7âÂÂ2 win over Balestier Khalsa on 18 July. Regarded as a fan favorite while playing for the club, he was the club's top scorer for the 2024âÂÂ25 season with 26 goals in 31 appearances.
On 12 September 2025, Nakano captained his side for the first time where he scored a brace in a 2âÂÂ0 win over Geylang International.
Nakano plays as a forward. Besides forward, he can play as a winger and is right-footed.