Kentaro Sawada
Kentaro Sawada is a former Japanese football player and manager known for his contributions to the sport.
He began his professional career with Kashiwa Reysol in 1993, where he played until 1998.
In 1999, Sawada moved to Sanfrecce Hiroshima, continuing his career until his retirement in 2003.
Biography
Early Life
Kentaro Sawada was born on May 15, 1970, in Kamakura, Japan. He pursued his education at Chuo University, where he honed his skills in football, setting the stage for his professional career.
Career
Sawada began his professional journey in 1993 when he joined Kashiwa Reysol, a club in the Japan Football League. During his time there, he played primarily as a right midfielder and right side-back. His contributions helped the team secure a second-place finish in 1994, which led to their promotion to the J1 League. In 1999, he transferred to Sanfrecce Hiroshima, where he continued to showcase his talents until his retirement at the end of the 2003 season.
In addition to his club career, Sawada also represented the Japan national football team. He made his debut on September 20, 1995, in a match against Paraguay and went on to play four games for the national team until 1996. His versatility on the field as both a midfielder and defender made him a valuable asset to his teams throughout his career.
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Career & Clubs
Sawada was born in Kamakura on May 15, 1970. After graduating from Chuo University, he joined Japan Football League club Kashiwa Reysol in 1993. He played as right-midfielder and right side-back. The club won the 2nd place in 1994 and was promoted to J1 League. He moved to Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 1999. He retired end of 2003 season.
On September 20, 1995, Sawada debuted for Japan national team against Paraguay. He also played in 1996. He played four games for Japan until 1996.
- Club
- Kashiwa Reysol (1993–1998)
- Club
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima (1999–2003)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1995–1996)
- National team
- Japan
Clubs
- Kashiwa Reysol1993–1998
- Japan men's national football team1995–1996
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima1999–2003
Played together with
- Adebayo AdigunKashiwa Reysol · 2009–2010
- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaKashiwa Reysol · 2008–2009
- Akihiro HyodoKashiwa Reysol · 2011–2011
- Akihiro SatoSanfrecce Hiroshima · 2005–2010
- Akimi BaradaKashiwa Reysol · 2009
- Akinobu YokouchiSanfrecce Hiroshima · 1986–1995
- Akira KawaguchiSanfrecce Hiroshima · 1993–1994
Akira MatsunagaKashiwa Reysol · 1971–1982
Akira NishinoKashiwa Reysol · 1978–1990- Alceu Rodrigues Simoni FilhoKashiwa Reysol · 2007–2007
- Alceu Rodrigues Simoni FilhoKashiwa Reysol · 2009–2010
- Aldieres Joaquim dos Santos NetoKashiwa Reysol · 1998–1998
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Kentaro Sawada is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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