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Has Hidetoshi Nakata played outside of Asia?
After the 1998 World Cup in France, Nakata was signed by Perugia in Italy's Serie A.
Did Bellmare Hiratsuka win any medals during the 1995 Asian Cup Winners' Cup?
Bellmare Hiratsuka won the 1995 Asian Cup Winners' Cup.
Did Japan national under-23 football team win the Olympics in 1996?
Japan didn't advance from their group.
Which game, tournament or championship was Hidetoshi Nakata given the Man of the Match award?
At the 2006 World Cup, Nakata's performance against Croatia earned him a Man of the Match award.

Question: What was his earliest international performance?
Self-contained rewrite: What was Hidetoshi Nakata's earliest international performance?