is a former Japanese football player.
Club career Nakazawa was born in Mitaka on 26 October 1982. After graduating from high school, he joined Kashiwa Reysol in 2001. However he could hardly play in the match. He moved to FC Tokyo in June 2006. He moved to Gamba Osaka in 2007. He became a regular player from 2008. In 2008, the club won the champions AFC Champions League and the 3rd place Club World Cup. The club also won 2008 and 2009 Emperor's Cup. In late 2012, he could not play for injury and the club was relegated to J2 League. He moved to Kawasaki Frontale in 2013 and Cerezo Osaka in 2015. However his opportunity to play decreased and he retired end of 2016 season.
National team career In June 2001, Nakazawa was selected Japan U-20 national team for 2001 World Youth Championship. At this tournament, he played all three matches.
Club statistics Kawasaki Frontale Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup AFC Total2001Kashiwa ReysolJ1 League100000-102002100000-102003000010-102004901060-16020051600061-2212006J2 League2000--202006FC TokyoJ1 League200000-202007Gamba OsakaJ1 League201050-802008303514011050420092605021603912010324402061445201127510205235720121923000602822013Kawasaki FrontaleJ1 League2013070-30120141000020601802015Cerezo OsakaJ2 League9010––10020163000––30 Career total2091524137240331021
Club World Cup statistics SeasonTeamAppsGoals2008Gamba Osaka30
Team honors AFC Champions League – 2008 Pan-Pacific Championship – 2008 Emperor's Cup – 2008, 2009 J.League Cup – 2007 Japanese Super Cup – 2007
Youth National Team career AFC Youth Championship : 2000 FIFA World Youth Championship : 2001
References
External links
Sota Nakazawa Official Blog