is a former Japanese football player.

Playing career

Kawasaki was born in

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on February 2, 1979. After graduating from high school, he joined the

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club Oita Trinity (later ''Oita Trinita'') based in his local area in 1997. He played many matches as offensive midfielder from his first season and the club was promoted to the new J2 League in 1999. In July 2001, he moved to the J1 League club

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. However he did not play in any matches. In 2002, he moved to the J2 club

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. He became a regular player as an offensive midfielder and played often over two seasons. In 2004, he moved to the

(JFL) club ALO'S Hokuriku. Although he played often in 2004, his opportunity to play decreased in 2005. In 2006, he moved to the

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club Banditonce Kobe. He played as a regular player for two seasons. In 2008, he moved to the Regional Leagues club

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. He played in many matches and the club was promoted to the JFL in 2009. He retired at the end of the 2010 season.

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* 1979 births Living people Association football people from Ōita Prefecture Japanese men's footballers J1 League players J2 League players Japan Football League (1992–1998) players Japan Football League players Oita Trinita players Gamba Osaka players Sagan Tosu players Kataller Toyama players V-Varen Nagasaki players Men's association football midfielders {{Japan-footy-midfielder-1970s-stub