Koji Nakazato facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Koji Nakazato | ||
| Date of birth | April 24, 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Kamakura, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1998–2000 | Shonan Bellmare | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2007 | Shonan Bellmare | 116 | (3) |
| 2006 | → Sanfrecce Hiroshima (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| Total | 128 | (3) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Koji Nakazato (中里 宏司, Nakazato Koji, born April 24, 1982) is a former professional football (soccer) player from Japan. He was born on April 24, 1982, in Kamakura. Koji Nakazato played as a Midfielder during his career.
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Koji Nakazato's Football Journey
Starting His Career
Koji Nakazato began his football journey in his hometown. He joined the youth team of Shonan Bellmare in 1998. This team was part of the J2 League, which is a professional football league in Japan.
Playing for Shonan Bellmare
In 2000, Koji Nakazato officially joined the senior team of Shonan Bellmare. He made his first appearance in a professional match that same year. By 2001, he became a regular player for the team. He often played as a side midfielder, helping both attack and defense.
Dealing with Injuries
Unfortunately, Koji faced some challenges with injuries during his career. In 2002, he injured his shoulder, which meant he couldn't play in many matches that year. He worked hard to recover and returned to play.
From 2003, he played many games as a defensive midfielder. This role involves protecting the team's goal. However, in June 2004, he injured his left knee. He came back to play in 2005, but the injury limited his playing time.
Loan to Sanfrecce Hiroshima
In 2006, Koji Nakazato moved to Sanfrecce Hiroshima on a temporary loan. This team played in the J1 League, which is the top professional football league in Japan. He played in many matches for them, often coming in as a substitute during the summer.
Returning and Retiring
After his loan period, Koji Nakazato returned to Shonan Bellmare in 2007. He continued to play for them for one more season. At the end of the 2007 season, Koji Nakazato decided to retire from professional football.
External Links
- Koji Nakazato at J.League Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Koji Nakazato para niños
