Takuya Nozawa
Takuya Nozawa is a Japanese association football player known for his midfield prowess.
He began his professional career with Kashima Antlers in 1999, where he played for over a decade.
Nozawa became a regular player for Kashima Antlers after 2006, contributing to their three consecutive league titles from 2007 to 2009.
Biography
Early Life
Takuya Nozawa was born on August 12, 1981, in Kasama, Japan. His journey in football began at a young age, leading him to join the prestigious J1 League club Kashima Antlers in 1999.
Career
Nozawa made his professional debut on April 10, 1999, at just 17 years old, against Kyoto Purple Sanga. Initially, he faced tough competition for playing time, often being overshadowed by teammates like Mitsuo Ogasawara and Masashi Motoyama. However, by 2005, he established himself as a key player, particularly after Ogasawara's move to Italy in 2006, which allowed Nozawa to step into the role of offensive midfielder. During his time with Kashima Antlers, the club enjoyed significant success, winning the league championship three consecutive times from 2007 to 2009.
In 2012, Nozawa transferred to Vissel Kobe, where he played regularly despite the team's relegation to the J2 League at the end of the season. He returned to Kashima Antlers in 2013 but saw a decrease in playing time later that year. In August 2014, he joined Vegalta Sendai, where he remained a regular player until 2015. His career took him to Australia in 2018 with Wollongong Wolves, and he eventually returned to Japan to play for FC Tiamo Hirakata in the Regional Leagues, retiring at the end of the 2020 season.
Legacy
Takuya Nozawa's career is marked by his resilience and adaptability, transitioning from a young player struggling for minutes to a pivotal figure in a championship-winning team. His journey through various clubs showcases his dedication to the sport and his ability to contribute at different levels of competition.
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Career & Clubs
Nozawa was born in Kasama on August 12, 1981. He joined J1 League club Kashima Antlers in 1999. On April 10, when he was 17 years old, he debuted against Kyoto Purple Sanga. In early 2000s, he could not play many matches behind Mitsuo Ogasawara, Masashi Motoyama so on. From 2005, he played many matches and he completely became a regular as offensive midfielder after Ogasawara moved to Italy in September 2006. The club also won the champions for 3 years in a row (2007-2009). In 2012, he moved to Vissel Kobe. Although he played as regular player, the club was relegated to J2 League end of 2012 season. In 2013, he returned to Kashima Antlers. Although he played as regular player in early 2013, his opportunity to play decreased from late 2013. In August 2014, he moved to Vegalta Sendai. He played as regular player until 2015. However his opportunity to play decreased from 2016. In 2018, he moved to Australian club Wollongong Wolves. In 2019, he returned to Japan and joined Regional Leagues club FC Tiamo Hirakata. He retired at the end of the 2020 season.
- Club
- Centro de Futebol Zico Sociedade Esportiva (1999–1999)
- Club
- Kashima Antlers (1999–2011)
- Club
- Kashima Antlers (2013–2014)
- Club
- Vissel Kobe (2012–2012)
- Club
- Vegalta Sendai (2014–)
Clubs
- Vegalta Sendai2014current
- Centro de Futebol Zico Sociedade Esportiva1999–1999
- Kashima Antlers1999–2011
- Vissel Kobe2012–2012
- Kashima Antlers2013–2014
Played together with
- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaVissel Kobe · 2010–2011
- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaVissel Kobe · 2013–2013
- Akihiro EndōVissel Kobe · 2005–2007
- Akihiro NagashimaVissel Kobe · 1995–2000
- Akihiro SatoKashima Antlers · 2010–2010
- Akihiro SatoKashima Antlers · 2011–2015
- Akihito KusunoseVissel Kobe · 2009
- Akira NarahashiKashima Antlers · 1997–2006
- Akito MukaiVissel Kobe
- Alan BahiaVissel Kobe · 2009–2009
- Albert TomàsVissel Kobe · 1998–1998
Alcindo SartoriKashima Antlers · 1993–1994
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