Overview — Sota Nakazawa (born 26 October 1982) is a Japanese professional footballer. He is known for his role as a defender and has spent much of his career competing in Japan's top professional leagues. Basic career details, statistics and club affiliations are recorded in public rosters and club profiles; for original source references see birth and registration and general player listings such as national databases.
Playing career and position
Nakazawa has been deployed primarily as a central defender. Over his professional career he has featured for clubs in the J1 League and has been associated publicly with Gamba Osaka. For team information and current club affiliation, consult official club pages like Gamba Osaka or league directories. Media and match reports also classify him under the broad category of football players.
Characteristics and style
As a central defender, Nakazawa's typical responsibilities include organizing the back line, contesting aerial duels, and making tactical clearances. Descriptions of players in this position emphasize physical presence, positional awareness and timing in tackles. Observers often note defenders for leadership on the pitch and for contributing to set-piece defense.
Uses, importance and examples
- Role within a squad: central defensive duties, covering fellow defenders and coordinating with the goalkeeper.
- Match contributions: marking opponents at set pieces, intercepting passes, and initiating clearances to relieve pressure.
- Career examples: public records and match sheets list appearances and minutes played for clubs in domestic competitions; consult club and league records for match-by-match details.
Notable facts: Nakazawa's professional identity is tied to the J.League system and club competition in Japan. For authoritative club bios, roster updates and historical summaries use the club's official communications such as team pages, national registries at football governing bodies, and archived player profiles like those referenced at player registries. Match reports and statistical services also list him among registered football players in Japan.