Nagaokakyō-shi is best known in football circles as the birthplace of Takashi Usami, but the city has produced 8 documented association football players in total. Other notable players include Ayumi Kaihori, Aya Shimokozuru, Hiroshi Otsuki and Shohei Yamamoto. Among them are 5 male and 3 female players. Most players were born between 1980 and 1992.
