Hiroyuki Tazawa facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hiroyuki Tazawa | ||
| Date of birth | April 29, 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | Kanagawa, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1994–1996 | Yokohama Marinos | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1999 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 0 | (0) |
| 2000–2001 | Vegalta Sendai | 28 | (1) |
| Total | 28 | (1) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Hiroyuki Tazawa (born April 29, 1978) is a former Japanese football player. He was a defender during his time playing professionally. Tazawa is known for playing with two important Japanese clubs: Yokohama F. Marinos and Vegalta Sendai.
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Hiroyuki Tazawa's Football Career
Starting Young in Football
Hiroyuki Tazawa was born in Kanagawa, Japan. He began playing football at a young age. From 1994 to 1996, he trained with the youth team of Yokohama F. Marinos. This club is one of the most famous football teams in Japan.
Becoming a Professional Player
Joining Yokohama F. Marinos
In 1999, Hiroyuki Tazawa officially joined the senior team of Yokohama F. Marinos. This team plays in the J1 League. The J1 League is the top professional football league in Japan. Even though he was part of the team, he did not play in any official matches that season.
Playing for Vegalta Sendai
In 2000, Tazawa moved to Vegalta Sendai. This club plays in the J2 League. The J2 League is the second division of Japanese football. At Vegalta Sendai, he got more chances to play. He became a regular player, usually playing as a right-side defender.
In 2000, he played in 28 league matches. He also scored one goal for the team. He played in cup matches too. However, in 2001, he did not play any matches for Vegalta Sendai. After the 2001 season ended, Hiroyuki Tazawa decided to retire from professional football.
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