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.

Sota Nakazawa

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.

Sota Nakazawa

Club statistics

Club World Cup statistics

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

1982 births

Living people

People from Mitaka, Tokyo

Association football people from Tokyo Metropolis

Japanese men's footballers

Japan men's youth international footballers

J1 League players

J2 League players

Kashiwa Reysol players

FC Tokyo players

Gamba Osaka players

Kawasaki Frontale players

Cerezo Osaka players

Men's association football defenders

Sota Nakazawa