Akira Nozawa facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Akira Nozawa | ||
| Date of birth | August 15, 1914 | ||
| Place of birth | Hiroshima, Empire of Japan | ||
| Date of death | May 13, 2000 (aged 85) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Team | |||
| Waseda University | |||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1934 | Japan | 3 | (3) |
| † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Akira Nozawa (野澤 晁, Nozawa Akira) was a talented Japanese football player. He played as a forward for the Japanese national team. His brother, Masao Nozawa, also played for Japan, making them a unique footballing family!
Akira Nozawa's Football Journey
Akira Nozawa was born in Hiroshima Prefecture on August 15, 1914. He loved playing football from a young age. He became a student at Waseda University, a famous university in Japan.
Playing for the National Team
In May 1934, when Akira Nozawa was still a university student, he was chosen to join the Japanese national team. This was a big honor for him. He was selected to play in the 1934 Far Eastern Championship Games. These games were held in Manila, a city in the Philippines.
On May 13, 1934, Akira Nozawa played his very first game for Japan. This important match was against the Dutch East Indies team. He also played in games against the Philippines and the Republic of China teams.
Akira Nozawa played a total of 3 games for Japan in 1934. He showed his skill by scoring 3 goals during these matches. He was a key player for the team during this time.
See also
In Spanish: Akira Nozawa para niños
