
Akinari Kawazura
Nagoya Grampus/D/
Player Info
Akinari Kawazura is a seasoned and versatile defender for Nagoya Grampus in Japan's J1 League. The 31-year-old Japanese centre-back, who can also operate on the left side of defense, brings a wealth of experience and composure to the Grampus backline. Standing 183cm tall, Kawazura's career has been defined by intelligent positioning, strong aerial duels, and a calmness in possession that helps initiate attacks from deep. His journey in professional football has seen him become a reliable figure at Nagoya, where his leadership and defensive consistency have been invaluable across multiple seasons. He has been part of Grampus sides that have secured top-half finishes and made deep runs in cup competitions, contributing to a solid defensive record. As a veteran presence, Kawazura's understanding of the game and ability to mentor younger defenders are as important as his on-field performances. He remains a key component in Nagoya's strategy to compete with the league's best attacking units.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2022/01/08
Signed
2017/01/31
Signed
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2025
Matches
Games Played
16
Games Started
10
Minutes Per Game
1012
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
8
Accurate Passes Per Game
422
Key Passes Per Game
2
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
53
Accurate Crosses Per Game
1
Success Dribbles Per Game
3
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
13
Interceptions Per Game
11
Clearances Per Game
50
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
9
Be Fouled Per Game
6

