Tomoya Osawa facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tomoya Osawa | ||
| Date of birth | October 22, 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Sayama, Saitama, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2002 | Teikyo High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2005 | Omiya Ardija | 1 | (0) |
| 2006–2012 | Sagawa Shiga | 174 | (23) |
| 2013–2017 | Kamatamare Sanuki | 65 | (3) |
| Total | 240 | (26) | |
| International career | |||
| 2001 | Japan U-17 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Tomoya Osawa (大沢 朋也, born October 22, 1984) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a Midfielder during his career.
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Tomoya Osawa's Club Career
Tomoya Osawa was born in Sayama, Japan, on October 22, 1984. After finishing high school, he started his professional football journey.
Early Career at Omiya Ardija
In 2003, Osawa joined Omiya Ardija, a professional football club. He was part of the team for three seasons. However, he did not get much playing time during this period.
Playing for Sagawa Shiga
In 2006, Osawa moved to Sagawa Express Tokyo. This club was in the Japan Football League, which is a lower division. He quickly became an important player for the team. From 2008, he was a regular starter in most matches. The club later changed its name to Sagawa Shiga. Unfortunately, the team was disbanded at the end of the 2012 season.
Time at Kamatamare Sanuki
After Sagawa Shiga disbanded, Osawa joined Kamatamare Sanuki in 2013. He continued to be a regular player for this team. At the end of the 2013 season, his team achieved promotion. They moved up to the J2 League, a higher professional league in Japan.
Later Years and Retirement
From 2014 onwards, Tomoya Osawa's chances to play in matches decreased. He continued with Kamatamare Sanuki for a few more years. He eventually retired from professional football at the end of the 2017 season.
Tomoya Osawa's National Team Career
Tomoya Osawa also had the chance to represent his country. In September 2001, he was chosen for the Japan U-17 national team.
Playing in the U-17 World Championship
He was part of the squad for the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Championship. This is a major international tournament for young players. Osawa played in one match during the championship. He came on as a substitute against the French team.
