Nobuyuki_Zaizen

Nobuyuki Zaizen

Nobuyuki Zaizen

Japanese footballer

Nobuyuki Zaizen (財前 宣之, Zaizen Nobuyuki, born 19 October 1976) is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

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Early and personal life

Zaizen was born in Muroran on 19 October 1976.[1][2] His elder brother Keiichi is also a former footballer.[3]

Club career

He joined Verdy Kawasaki from their youth team in 1995.[2] In 1996, he moved to La Liga club Logroñés on loan.[4] However he could not play in the match for injury and returned to Japan.[2] He debuted in 1998 J.League Cup.[1] Through Croatian club Rijeka,[2] he joined J2 League club Vegalta Sendai in 1999.[1][2] He played as offensive midfielder in many matches.[5][6] In 2001, he became a regular player and the club was promoted to J1 League first time in the club history.[7] 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.[8] He moved to Montedio Yamagata in 2006.[1] In 2008, although his opportunity to play decreased, the club was promoted to J1 League first time in the club history.[9] In 2010, he moved to Thailand and played for Muangthong United (2010) and BEC Tero Sasana (2011).[2] He announced his retirement in January 2012.[10]

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.[11][12] He was selected a member of the 'All Star' team at the tournament.[13]

Club statistics

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References

  1. [1]
    Nobuyuki Zaizen at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)
  2. [2]
    "元Ｊリーガー財前氏 熱い思いを子供たちへ伝えたい - サッカー : 日刊スポーツ". nikkansports.com.
  3. [3]
    J.League Data Site(in Japanese)
  4. [4]
    Nobuyuki Zaizen at BDFutbol
  5. [5]
    J.League(in Japanese)
  6. [6]
    J.League(in Japanese)
  7. [7]
    J.League (in Japanese)
  8. [8]
    J.League (in Japanese)
  9. [9]
    J.League
  10. [10]
    "2012年01月19日 : zai's blog - ライブドアブログ". blog.livedoor.jp.
  11. [11]
    Nobuyuki Zaizen – FIFA competition record (archived)
  12. [12]
    FIFA Technical Report (page 28)
  13. [13]
    FIFA Technical Report (page 56)
  14. [14]
    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 (in Japanese)
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