is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre back for club Sagan Tosu.
Primarily known for his time in the J2 League, Imazu has played over 130 league matches.
Career
Born in Minami-Alps, Yamanashi, Imazu studied at RKU Kashiwa High School, where he won the 2013 Takamadonomiya Trophy U-18 League Championship. He went to Ryutsu Keizai University, where he won the 2014 Prime Minister's Cup, and the 2014 and 2017 editions of the All-Japan University Championship. At the end of his third year of university, he injured his right knee meniscus and underwent surgery. This resulted in no Japanese club offering a contract until he joined Ventforet Kofu as a trainee in January 2018. He was highly praised by the club during the training sessions. On 3 June 2018, he scored his first professional goal in the J.League Cup against Urawa Red Diamonds, scoring a header in the 37th minute.
On 28 December 2020, Imazu was announced at Sanfrecce Hiroshima on a permanent transfer. During the 2021 season, he made 15 league appearances for the club.
On 28 December 2022, Imazu was announced at V-Varen Nagasaki on a permanent transfer. During the 2023 season, he made 20 league appearances for the club.
On 12 January 2024, Imazu was announced at Ventforet Kofu on a permanent transfer. During the 2024 season, he made 23 league appearances for the club.
On 21 August 2024, Imazu was announced at Sagan Tosu on a permanent transfer.
Style of play
Imazu is described as strong in aerial battles.
Club statistics .Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2019 (NSK MOOK)", 9 February 2019, Japan, (p. 186 out of 289)Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2018 (NSK MOOK)", 7 February 2018, Japan, (p. 157 out of 289)
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Club Season League National cup League cup Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Japan League Emperor's Cup J. League Cup TotalVentforet Kofu2018J2 League241107132220195040–90202036200–362Total6535071774Sanfrecce Hiroshima2021J1 League1501050210202250103090Total2002080300V-Varen Nagasaki2023J2 League00000000Total00000000 Career total853701511074
References
External links
Team profile at Sanfrecce Hiroshima