Kazuaki Nagasawa
Kazuaki Nagasawa is a former Japanese football player and manager, known for his contributions to the sport both on and off the field.
He played for Júbilo Iwata from 1980 to 1989, where he made a significant impact as a midfielder.
Nagasawa represented the Japan men's national football team from 1978 to 1985, showcasing his talent on an international level.
Biography
Early Life
Kazuaki Nagasawa was born on February 4, 1958, in Shizuoka, Japan. He pursued his education at Tokyo University of Agriculture, where he honed his skills in football, setting the stage for his future career in the sport.
Career
Nagasawa began his professional football journey in 1980 when he joined Yamaha Motors, which later became known as Júbilo Iwata. Over the course of his club career, he played as a midfielder, participating in 123 league matches and scoring 9 goals before retiring in 1989 due to injury. His national team career was marked by his debut on July 13, 1978, against Iraq, while he was still a student. Although he faced a hiatus from the national team until 1985, he made a notable return to represent Japan in the 1986 World Cup qualification, ultimately playing 9 matches for his country until 1985.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Nagasawa transitioned into coaching, starting at Yamaha Motors. He became the manager in 1991, leading the team to a commendable second place in the Japan Football League in 1993, which earned them promotion to the J1 League. He later managed several clubs, including Suzuyo Shimizu FC Lovely Ladies and Honda, and continued to influence the sport by coaching at various universities and high schools after his tenure in professional football.
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Career & Clubs
Nagasawa was born in Shizuoka on February 4, 1958. After graduating from Tokyo University of Agriculture, he joined Yamaha Motors in 1980. Although he played as regular player, he could not play in the game at the end of his career for injury. He retired in 1989. He played 123 games and scored 9 goals in the league.
On July 13, 1978, when Nagasawa was a Tokyo University of Agriculture student, he debuted for Japan national team against Iraq. Although he did not play for Japan from 1979, in 1985, he played for Japan at 1986 World Cup qualification for the first time in 7 years. He played 9 games for Japan until 1985.
After retirement, Nagasawa started coaching career at Yamaha Motors (later Júbilo Iwata). In 1991, he became a manager. He led the club to won 2nd place at Japan Football League in 1993 and promoted to J1 League. He resigned end of 1993 season. He signed with L.League club Suzuyo Shimizu FC Lovely Ladies in 1995. In 1997, he moved to Honda. In 1999, he signed with Sony Sendai and managed until August 2001. From 2001, he managed some university and high school.
- Club
- Júbilo Iwata (1980–1989)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1978–1985)
Clubs
- Japan men's national football team1978–1985
- Júbilo Iwata1980–1989
Played together with
- Adaílton dos Santos da SilvaJúbilo Iwata · 2015
- Ademir SantosJúbilo Iwata · 1987–1991
Adilson BatistaJúbilo Iwata · 1997–1999- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaJúbilo Iwata · 2014–2014
- Akihiko TakeshigeJúbilo Iwata · 2010–2014
- Akira KonnoJúbilo Iwata · 1997–1999
- Akiyoshi OhashiJúbilo Iwata
- Aleksandar ŽivkovićJúbilo Iwata · 2000–2003
- Alessandro CambalhotaJúbilo Iwata · 1997–1998
Alexei KoșelevJúbilo Iwata · 2021
André PausJúbilo Iwata · 1994–1996
Arno van ZwamJúbilo Iwata · 2000–2003
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Identifiers & aliases
Kazuaki Nagasawa is a Japanese former football player and manager. He played for Japan national team. Actress Masami Nagasawa is his daughter.
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