is a former

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player.

Playing career

Nakazato was born in

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on August 31, 1973. After graduating from high school, he joined his local club

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in 1992. On October 3, 1992, he debuted in

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against

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/ref> However he could not play at all in the game after the debut. He retired end of 1994 season.

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1973 births Living people Association football people from Saitama Prefecture Japanese men's footballers J1 League players Urawa Red Diamonds players Men's association football midfielders {{Japan-footy-midfielder-1970s-stub