“After I experienced the World Cup, I thought that putting myself in a more competitive environment is the only way I can get better.”
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Eiji Kawashima is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for J2 League club Júbilo Iwata.
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Born 20 March 1983 · Q310610
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“After I experienced the World Cup, I thought that putting myself in a more competitive environment is the only way I can get better.”
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“I can pass on many things, but not that. This is not funny. Using the drama of Fukushima in this manner is not at all funny.”
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ESPN: No. 1 or not, veteran Eiji Kawashima remains loyal to Japan cause even with change in role for Samurai Blue
While playing for RC Strasbourg, Kawashima tested positive for COVID-19 amid the pandemic in France on two occasions between 2020 and 2022.
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Won: Coupe de la Ligue with Strasbourg (2018).
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Played for RC Strasbourg Alsace (2018–2023) — 26 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for FC Metz (2016–2018) — 35 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Dundee United F.C. (2015–2016) — 16 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Standard Liège (2012–2015) — 88 appearances, 0 goals.
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Joined Standard in 2012.
Won: AFC Asian Cup with Japan (2011).
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Played for Lierse S.K. (2010–2012) — 64 appearances, 0 goals.
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Joined Lierse in 2010.
Won award: J.League Individual Fair-Play Award (2009).
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Won award: J.League Best Eleven (2009).
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Played for Japan men's national football team (2008–2022) — 95 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Kawasaki Frontale (2007–2010) — 113 appearances, 0 goals.
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Joined Kawasaki Frontale in 2007.
Joined Nagoya Grampus in 2004.
Kawashima joined Nagoya Grampus Eight in Japan's J1 League
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Played for Nagoya Grampus (2004–2006) — 17 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Japan national under-20 association football team (2002–2003) — 13 appearances, 0 goals.
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Joined Omiya Ardija in 2001.
Played for RB Omiya Ardija (2001–2003) — 41 appearances, 0 goals.
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Born 1983-03-20.
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