After graduating from Doshisha University, he joined his local club Nagoya Grampus Eight in 1992.

In 1997, he moved to Japan Football League club Kawasaki Frontale.

However he lost regular position in 2000 and retired end of 2000 season.

In March 2007, Nakanishi is married to model and actress Fumina Hara.

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