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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

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in 2007. He became a regular player from 2008. In 2008, the club won the champions

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and the 3rd place Club World Cup. The club also won

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. In late 2012, he could not play for injury and the club was relegated to

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. He moved to

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in 2013 and

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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

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Club World Cup statistics

Team honors

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* Pan-Pacific Championship –

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* J.League Cup –

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Youth National Team career

* AFC Youth Championship :

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* FIFA World Youth Championship :

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References

External links

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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 21st-century Japanese sportsmen {{Japan-footy-defender-1980s-stub