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Eiji Kawashima (川島 永嗣, Kawashima Eiji, born 20 March 1983) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for J1 League club Júbilo Iwata. Kawashima played in Japan for Omiya Ardija, Nagoya Grampus Eight and Kawasaki Frontale before joining Lierse S.K. in Belgium in 2010.
Eiji Kawashima, 41, from Japan Júbilo Iwata, since 2023 Goalkeeper Market value: €75k * Mar 20, 1983 in Yono, Saitama, Japan
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Jan 12, 2024 · Eiji Kawashima, Japan's principal goalkeeper at three World Cups, will return to the J-League for the first time in 14 years to play for Jubilo Iwata this year, the first-division club said Friday.
Dec 3, 2022 · Not being first-choice for Japan anymore hasn't stopped goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima from playing his part in their stunning 2022 FIFA World Cup run.
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Dundee United have secured the signing of Japanese international goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima, subject to international clearance.
The vastly experienced 'keeper has signed initially until the end of the season and is expected to train with his new team-mates before the end of the week.
Eiji, who will wear the No 1 jersey, starred for Japan at the 2010 and 2014 World Cups and has played 72 times for his country. He has most recently played for Standard Liege, leaving the Belgian club at the end of his three-year contract this summer.
One of the most recognisable football stars in the Japanese game, Eiji said, "Finally I'm able to join to Dundee United. I'm delighted to join this club.
Image: Kawashima was with Standard Liege until the summer of 2015
"I will try to do all my best with my fighting spirit and my ambition as a player. I hope that can bring something different to the squad and also I hope I can use my experience as well. I'm looking forward to wearing the Dundee United jersey on the pitch soon."
Eiji Kawashima is a 41-year-old goalkeeper who plays for Júbilo Iwata in the J1 League. He has 95 caps for Japan and joined Júbilo Iwata in January 2024.
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