Kenji Cabrera
Kenji Giovanni Cabrera Nakamura is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or left winger for Major League Soccer club Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Born in Japan, he represents the Peru national team.
Club career
Born in Shiga, Japan to a Peruvian father and a Japanese mother, Cabrera started his career with Esther Grande, before a short spell in the Alianza Lima academy. He joined FBC Melgar in 2021, immediately being promoted to the first team, making his debut the same year.In July 2025, Major League Soccer club Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced they had signed Cabrera to a deal through 2028, with an option for 2029. He made his debut for his new club on August 13 against Forge FC in the semi-finals of the 2025 Canadian Championship. On September 20, on his first start for the club, he scored his first MLS goal in the Whitecaps' 2-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City.
International career
Cabrera was born in Japan to a Peruvian father and Japanese mother, and moved to Peru at a young age. He holds dual-citizenship. He has represented Peru at under-20 level.On September 4, 2025, he made his debut for the senior Peru national team in an away defeat against Uruguay.
Career statistics
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Honours
FBC Melgar- Torneo Apertura 2022
- Canadian Championship: 2025