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Sota Nakazawa
中澤 聡太
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Nakazawa with Gamba Osaka in 2010
Personal information
Full name Sota Nakazawa
Date of birth (1982-10-26) 26 October 1982 (age 42)
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)
Medal record
Gamba Osaka
Winner AFC Champions League 2008
Runner-up J1 League 2010
Winner J.League Cup 2007
Winner Emperor's Cup 2008
Winner Emperor's Cup 2009
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 2012
Representing  Japan
AFC U-19 Championship
Silver 2000 Iran
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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.

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.

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:

Youth National Team Achievements

More About Sota Nakazawa

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  • Sota Nakazawa Official Blog: http://blog.goo.ne.jp/sota5382

See also

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