Hideyuki Nozawa (野澤 英之, Nozawa Hideyuki; born 15 August 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ventforet Kofu.
Personal Information
- Full name: Hideyuki Nozawa
- Date of birth: 15 August 1994 (age 31)
- Place of birth: Wakō, Saitama, Japan
- Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
- Position: Midfielder
- Current club: Ventforet Kofu (number 6)
Club Career
Nozawa began his youth career with FC Tokyo in 2007 and progressed through the ranks. He made his professional debut for FC Tokyo on 23 March 2013 against Kashima Antlers in the J.League Cup, playing 62 minutes in a 4–2 victory.
Over the course of his career, he has been loaned to several clubs:
- J.League U-22 (2014–2015, loan)
- FC Tokyo U-23 (2016, loan)
- FC Gifu (2017, loan)
- Ehime FC (2018–2019, loan)
In 2020, he transferred to Ventforet Kofu, where he currently plays.
International Career
Nozawa represented Japan U17 at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup, playing two matches against Jamaica U17 and Argentina U17.
Career Statistics (as of end of 2018 season)
| Club | Season | League Apps | League Goals | Total Apps | Total Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Tokyo | 2013–2016 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| FC Tokyo U-23 | 2016 | 26 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| FC Gifu | 2017 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ehime FC | 2018 | 29 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Career total | 78 | 2 | 85 | 2 |
Honours
- Emperor's Cup: 1 title (with Ventforet Kofu)
Other Individuals Named Hideyuki Nozawa
There are other notable individuals with the same name, including Hideyuki Nozawa (野沢秀行, born 19 October 1954), the percussionist of the Japanese band Southern All Stars, as well as professionals in business and management fields.
