[1] Born in Kanagawa, Nakagawa was educated at and played for Senshu University prior to joining Yokohama F. Marinos.

In 2013, as the third-year student, he became the top scorer of the year with 15 goals in the JUFA-Kanto Division I League.

Even though this injury forced him to end the season, it was not known when he would recover,[2] but Marinos officially announced his joining on 28 October.

On 6 September, he made his debut for Yokohama F. Marinos in Emperor's Cup against MIO Biwako Shiga.

On 9 November, he scored incredible goal again in J1 League against Consadole Sapporo after he was chosen MVP for October 2019.

In November 2022, it was announced that Nakagawa would be leaving Yokohama F. Marinos to join FC Tokyo.