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Yes, Shunsuke Nakamura was nominated for the Ballon d'Or in 2007. He was the first Japanese player to be nominated for the award. Nakamura was nominated for his performances for Celtic in the 2006-07 season, when he helped the club win the Scottish Premier League and the Scottish Cup. He was also named the Scottish Player of the Year. Nakamura finished in eighth place in the Ballon d'Or voting.