is a Japanese retired football player.
Playing career Nozawa was born in Shizuoka on November 9, 1979. He joined J1 League club Shimizu S-Pulse from youth team in 1998. However he could not play at all in the match behind Masanori Sanada in 2 seasons.
Albirex Niigata In 2000, he moved to J2 League club Albirex Niigata. Although he could not play at all in the match in 2000, he became a regular goalkeeper from 2001. The club won the champions in 2003 and was promoted to J1 from 2004. However his opportunity to play decreased behind Takashi Kitano from 2006.
Shonan Bellmare In 2009, he moved to J2 club Shonan Bellmare. In 2009, he played full time in all matches and the club was promoted to J1 from 2010. However he lost his regular position after suffering a spinal disc herniation in 2010 and he could not play at throughout 2011 which Yohei Nishibe take his place as the main goalkeeper.
Matsumoto Yamaga FC In 2012, he moved to Matsumoto Yamaga FC. Although he played many matches in 2012, he could hardly play in the match for spinal disc herniation from the 2013 season onwards.
Albirex Niigata Singapore In 2015, Nozawa moved to Albirex Niigata Singapore to play in the S.League. He has won 13th title within 4 Years at the club.
Albirex Niigata In 2019, he returned to Japan and signed with J2 League club Albirex Niigata for the first time in 11 years. On 24 November 2019, he make his only appearance in the club last matchday fixture in a 2-1 win against V-Varen Nagasaki. He announced his retirement on 17 December 2019.
Club statistics
Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total1998Shimizu S-PulseJ1 League000000001999000000002000Albirex NiigataJ2 League0000000020014402010470200243010-440200344020-4602004J1 League190106026020052601060330200610000201202007000000002008200020402009Shonan BellmareJ2 League51000-5102010J1 League18020102102011J2 League0020-202012Matsumoto Yamaga FCJ2 League29000-29020136000-6020141000-10 Singapore League Singapore Cup League Cup Total2015Albirex Niigata SingaporeS.League270604037020162103030270201722050503202018Premier League2405000290 Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total2019Albirex NiigataJ2 League- Career total38703003004470
Honours
Club Albirex Niigata
J2 League: 2003
Albirex Niigata Singapore
S.League: 2016, 2017, 2018 Singapore Cup: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Singapore Community Shield: 2016, 2017, 2018 Singapore League Cup: 2015, 2016, 2017
Individual
Singapore Premier League Team of the Year: 2018 S.League Golden Glove: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 References
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