Shinya Kawashima
Playing career. Kawashima was born in Shizuoka on July 20, 1978. After graduating from Shimizu Commercial High School, he joined J1 League club Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 1997. He debuted as center back in 1998 and played many matches as substitute in 2000. However he could hardly play in the match in 2001. In July 2001, he moved to Urawa Reds. However he could not play at all in the match. In 2002, he returned to Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Although he played as regular player in early 2002, he could not play at all in the match from July. In  September 2002, he moved to J2 League club Avispa Fukuoka. He played as regular player until 2003. However his opportunity to play decreased from 2004. Although he played many matches in 2007, he moved to newly was promoted to J2 League club, FC Gifu. He played as regular player in 2008. However his opportunity to play decreased from 2009 and he could not play at all in the match in 2012. He retired end of 2012 season.