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
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. [2]
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