Sota Nakazawa facts for kids
Nakazawa with Gamba Osaka in 2010
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| Full name | Sota Nakazawa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 26 October 1982 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–2000 | Funabashi High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2006 | Kashiwa Reysol | 29 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006 | FC Tokyo | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2012 | Gamba Osaka | 136 | (14) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2014 | Kawasaki Frontale | 30 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | Cerezo Osaka | 12 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 209 | (15) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001 | Japan U-20 | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Sota Nakazawa (中澤 聡太, Nakazawa Sōta, born 26 October 1982) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a defender. Nakazawa was known for his strong defense and leadership on the field.
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Sota Nakazawa's Early Career
Sota Nakazawa was born in Mitaka, Japan, on October 26, 1982. After finishing high school, he started his professional football journey. In 2001, he joined the team Kashiwa Reysol. During his time there, he did not play in many matches.
In June 2006, Nakazawa moved to FC Tokyo. He played only a few games for this club. Later that same year, he made another move.
Playing for Gamba Osaka
In 2007, Sota Nakazawa joined Gamba Osaka. This was a big step in his career. From 2008, he became a regular player for the team. He was an important part of their defense.
Major Wins with Gamba Osaka
Gamba Osaka had a very successful period with Nakazawa.
- In 2008, the team won the AFC Champions League. This is a major tournament for Asian football clubs.
- They also finished third in the Club World Cup that year.
- Gamba Osaka won the Emperor's Cup twice, in 2008 and 2009.
- They also won the J.League Cup in 2007.
Challenges and Later Career
Towards the end of 2012, Nakazawa faced an injury. This meant he could not play as much. That year, Gamba Osaka was moved down to the J2 League.
After leaving Gamba Osaka, Nakazawa played for other teams.
- In 2013, he moved to Kawasaki Frontale.
- In 2015, he joined Cerezo Osaka.
However, his chances to play in matches became less frequent. He decided to retire from professional football at the end of the 2016 season.
Representing Japan's Youth Team
Sota Nakazawa also played for his country. In June 2001, he was chosen for the Japan U-20 national team. This team competed in the 2001 World Youth Championship. Nakazawa played in all three matches for Japan in that tournament.
Career Statistics Overview
Sota Nakazawa played many games throughout his career. Here is a summary of his appearances and goals for different clubs:
- Kashiwa Reysol (2001–2006): 29 league games, 0 goals.
- FC Tokyo (2006): 2 league games, 0 goals.
- Gamba Osaka (2007–2012): 136 league games, 14 goals.
- Kawasaki Frontale (2013–2014): 30 league games, 1 goal.
- Cerezo Osaka (2015–2016): 12 league games, 0 goals.
In total, he played 209 league games and scored 15 goals. He also played in various cup competitions and international club matches.
Club World Cup Appearances
Nakazawa played in the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup for Gamba Osaka. He appeared in 3 matches during this global tournament.
Team Achievements
Sota Nakazawa helped his teams win several important titles:
- AFC Champions League – 2008
- Pan-Pacific Championship – 2008
- Emperor's Cup – 2008, 2009
- J.League Cup – 2007
- Japanese Super Cup – 2007
Youth National Team Achievements
- AFC Youth Championship : 2000 (Semi-finalist)
- FIFA World Youth Championship : 2001 (Played all 3 group stage matches)
More About Sota Nakazawa
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- Sota Nakazawa at J.League Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Sota Nakazawa Official Blog: http://blog.goo.ne.jp/sota5382
See also
In Spanish: Sōta Nakazawa para niños
