is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Early and personal life Zaizen was born in Muroran on 19 October 1976. His elder brother Keiichi is also a former footballer.J.League Data Site
Club career He joined Verdy Kawasaki from their youth team in 1995. In 1996, he moved to La Liga club Logroñés on loan. However he could not play in the match for injury and returned to Japan. He debuted in 1998 J.League Cup. Through Croatian club Rijeka, he joined J2 League club Vegalta Sendai in 1999. He played as offensive midfielder in many matches.J.LeagueJ.League In 2001, he became a regular player and the club was promoted to J1 League first time in the club history.J.League From 2002, although his opportunity to play decreased and the club was relegated J2 League end of 2003 season, he played as regular player again from 2004.J.League He moved to Montedio Yamagata in 2006. In 2008, although his opportunity to play decreased, the club was promoted to J1 League first time in the club history.J.League In 2010, he moved to Thailand and played for Muangthong United (2010) and BEC Tero Sasana (2011). He announced his retirement in January 2012.
National team career In August 1993, Zaizen was part of the Japanese under-17 team at the 1993 U-17 World Championship, playing in all 4 matches.FIFA Technical Report (page 28) He was selected a member of the 'All Star' team at the tournament.FIFA Technical Report (page 56)
Club statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total1995Verdy KawasakiJ1 League0000-001997000000001998000040401999Vegalta SendaiJ2 League6100006120002021000212200139730104372002J1 League180216026120038010411312004J2 League36500-365200527310-2832006財前宣之選手 ムアントン・ユナイテッドへ完全移籍のお知らせ at Montedio Yamagata Montedio YamagataJ2 League35400-354200738120-401200821000-2102009J1 League1102040170Total2592312119129025
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External links
Guardian Stats Centre