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| Full name | Masaaki Sawanobori | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | January 12, 1970 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1985–1987 | Tokai University Daiichi High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1988–1991 | Tokai University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1992–2005 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 381 | (85) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 381 | (85) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1993–2000 | Japan | 16 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Masaaki Sawanobori (澤登 正朗, Sawanobori Masaaki, born January 12, 1970) is a famous former Japanese football player. He was a talented Midfielder who played for the Japan national team. Sawanobori spent his entire professional career playing for one club, Shimizu S-Pulse.
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Masaaki Sawanobori's Club Career
Masaaki Sawanobori was born in Fujinomiya, Japan, on January 12, 1970. After finishing his studies at Tokai University, he joined a brand new football club called Shimizu S-Pulse in 1992. This club was based in his home area of Shizuoka Prefecture.
Early Success with Shimizu S-Pulse
Sawanobori quickly became a key player for Shimizu S-Pulse right from their first season. His skills were noticed, and in 1993, he was named the J.League Rookie of the Year. This award goes to the best new player in the J.League, Japan's top football league.
Winning Trophies and Becoming "Mr. S-Pulse"
Throughout his career, Sawanobori helped Shimizu S-Pulse win several important trophies. In 1996, the club won the J.League Cup. They also had a great season in 1999, finishing second in the J1 League. That same year, Sawanobori was honored with the Japanese Footballer of the Year award.
The club also found success in Asia, winning the 1999–2000 Asian Cup Winners' Cup in 2000. In 2001, they won the prestigious Emperor's Cup. Sawanobori played 381 games for Shimizu S-Pulse and scored 85 goals in the league. He was incredibly popular with the fans and was lovingly known as Mr. S-Pulse because he played for the club his entire career. He retired from playing football in 2005.
Masaaki Sawanobori's National Team Career
Masaaki Sawanobori also represented his country, playing for the Japan national team.
Making His Debut for Japan
In April 1993, Sawanobori was chosen to play for Japan in the 1994 World Cup qualification matches. He made his first appearance for the national team on April 8, 1993, in a game against Thailand.
Playing in International Tournaments
In 1994, he also played for Japan at the 1994 Asian Games. After a break from the national team, he returned in September 1999. His last game for Japan was in 2000, during the 2000 Asian Cup qualification. Overall, Sawanobori played 16 games for Japan and scored 3 goals.
Masaaki Sawanobori's Achievements
Masaaki Sawanobori earned several special awards and helped his team win many honors during his career.
Individual Awards
- Japanese Footballer of the Year – 1999
- J.League Best XI – 1999 (This means he was chosen as one of the best 11 players in the league that year)
- J.League Rookie of the Year – 1993
Team Trophies with Shimizu S-Pulse
- Emperor's Cup – 2001
- J.League Cup – 1996
- Japanese Super Cup – 2001, 2002
- Asian Cup Winners Cup – 2000
See also
In Spanish: Masaaki Sawanobori para niños
- List of one-club men (Players who spent their entire career at one club)
External links
- Japan National Football Team Database
- Masaaki Sawanobori at J.League Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
