Yuji Nakazawa

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Nakazawa's career is marked by remarkable achievements. He is one of only seven Japanese players to earn 100 or more international caps, a testament to his longevity and consistency at the highest level. His 593 J.League appearances rank third all-time, and his streak of 178 consecutive league matches for Yokohama F. Marinos is a record of durability. He captained Japan at the 2010 World Cup and won two Asian Cups, solidifying his place among Japan's football greats.

AwardsNakazawa won the J.League Newcomer of the Year in 1999, the J.League Most Valuable Player in 2004, and was part of Japan's AFC Asian Cup-winning squads in 2004 and 2011. He also helped Yokohama F. Marinos win the J1 League in 2004 and the Emperor's Cup in 2013.

Honours & Distinctions

100+ International Caps

Japan Football Association·2010

One of only seven Japanese players to reach this milestone.

Third All-Time in J.League Appearances

J.League·2018

593 appearances in the top flight.

Rankings & Lists

All-Time J.League Appearances

J.League·2018

Records & Feats

178 Consecutive League Matches

Career Milestone·2018

Played 178 consecutive J.League matches for Yokohama F. Marinos from July 2013 to August 2018.

One of Seven Japanese Players with 100+ Caps

Career Milestone·2010

Earned 100 or more international caps for Japan, a rare achievement.