Nishikawa joins Brooklyn FC after a standout college career with San Diego State University and the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, where he was named Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year and earned All-Horizon League First Team honors. Before college, he was on the books at A-League powerhouse Melbourne Victory FC, making four appearances for the first team after debuting in 2020.
“So has taken a really strong development path and he’s earned recognition at every level through consistency,” said Brooklyn FC Head Coach Marlon LeBlanc. “He stood out in a combine setting in Michigan and showed qualities we value in our game model. He’s a competitor, he’s composed defensively, and he’s comfortable on the ball. We like his mindset and his versatility, and we’re excited to bring him into our group.”
A native of Atlanta, Nishikawa’s college career began with two seasons at San Diego State, before moving to Wisconsin–Green Bay to finish out his eligibility. Across three season with the Phoenix, he made 41 appearances, notching two goals and five assists.
During the summer of 2024, Nishikawa played for Seacoast United Phantoms in USL League Two, a top summer development league for college players, and he stood out at a recent combine attended by Brooklyn FC technical staff.
