Age, Biography and Wiki
Eiji Kawashima was born on 20 March, 1983 in Yono, Saitama, Japan, is a Japanese footballer (born 1983). Discover Eiji Kawashima's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 40 years old?
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| Age |
40 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
20 March 1983 |
| Birthday |
20 March |
| Birthplace |
Yono, Saitama, Japan |
| Nationality |
Saitama
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 40 years old group.
Eiji Kawashima Height, Weight & Measurements
At 40 years old, Eiji Kawashima height is 1.85 m and Weight 82 kg.
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| Height |
1.85 m |
| Weight |
82 kg |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Kensei Kawashima |
Eiji Kawashima Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Eiji Kawashima worth at the age of 40 years old? Eiji Kawashima’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Saitama. We have estimated Eiji Kawashima's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Eiji Kawashima Social Network
Timeline
Eiji Kawashima (川島 永嗣) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for J1 League club Júbilo Iwata.
On 6 April 2002, he made his Omiya Ardija debut.
He went on to make 41 appearances for the side during his three-year spell.
During his time at Omiya Ardija, Kawashima went on trial at Serie A side Parma.
In 2004, Kawashima joined Nagoya Grampus Eight in Japan's J1 League.
Over the three seasons, he competed with veteran goalkeeper Seigo Narazaki and served as the club's second choice goalkeeper.
At times, Kawashima was given a chance of first team appearances, due to Narazaki suffered an injury.
However, Kawashima himself suffered an injury concern after injuring his hand towards the end of the season and was sidelined for four weeks.
He went on to make 17 appearances for the side.
It was announced on 29 December 2006 that Kawasaki Frontale had signed Kawashima for a transfer fee of 150 million yen.
The move was, at the time, the largest transfer fee for a player in the J.League.
Kawashima made his Kawasaki Frontale debut as a starter in a 1–0 win over Kashima Antlers in the opening game of the season, keeping a clean sheet.
He then made his AFC Champions League debut, in a 3–1 win over Arema.
After establishing himself as a first choice goalkeeper he soon received praises for his performances.
That season, Kawasaki Frontale became the first Japanese club to qualify for the 2007 AFC Champions League where they finished first in their group.
In the knockout rounds, Kawashima allowed no regulation goals in the quarterfinals against Iran's Sepahan club, but lost 5–4 in the penalty shoot-out.
He also helped the side reach the final of J.League Cup, which was lost 1–0 to Gamba Osaka.
At the end of the 2007 season, Kawashima had made 48 appearances (34 in the league) in all competitions.
In the 2008 season, Kawashima remained the club's first choice goalkeeper and started the opening game of the season, a 1–1 draw against Tokyo Verdy.
He then kept two clean sheets on 30 March 2008 and 2 April 2008 against JEF United Chiba and Consadole Sapporo.
Between 26 April 2008 and 6 May 2008, he helped the side win four league matches in a row.
Kawashima then kept two consecutive clean sheets between 23 November 2008 and 29 November 2008 against Gamba Osaka and Vissel Kobe.
However, Kawasaki Frontale failed to win the league, finishing as runners-up behind winners Kashima Antlers.
Until the end of the 2008 season he went on to make 36 appearances (34 in the league) in all competitions.
Ahead of the 2009 season, Kawashima was named the club's senior captain.
He continued as the club's first choice goalkeeper at the start of the season.
He then helped the side win six league matches in a row between 10 May 2009 and 1 July 2009.
Along the way, he kept three clean sheets in a row between 20 June 2009 and 1 July 2009.
Following this, Kawashima was determined to help Kawasaki Frontale win the league.
At the start of October, Kawashima helped the club go on a winning streak against Omiya Ardija, Kashima Antlers and Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the league keeping their fight for the title alive.
However, once again, Kawasaki Frontale failed to win the league, they finished as runners-up behind winners Kashima Antlers, while losing 2–0 to FC Tokyo in the J.League Cup Final.
At the end of the 2009, Kawashima was named in the J. League Best Eleven and also won the Individual Fair-Play award for the first time in his career.
He made a total of 47 appearances (34 in the league) in all competitions.
Kawashima played in Japan for Omiya Ardija, Nagoya Grampus Eight and Kawasaki Frontale before joining Lierse S.K. in Belgium in 2010.
He represented Japan at the 2010, 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups, earning over 90 caps, and was also named in the final 26-player squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup before announcing retirement from international football one month later.
Born in Yono, Saitama, Japan, Kawashima began playing football and started to playing in the goalkeeper after he idolised Sergio Goycochea and saw a video of his performance, which touched him and since played in the goalkeeper position.
He then joined Yononishi Junior High School and Urawa Higashi High School.
Kawashima has an older brother and older sister.
Kawashima started his professional career at Omiya Ardija in J2 League after graduating Urawa Higashi High School.
He then played for another Belgian club, Standard Liège, from 2012 to 2015, Dundee United in Scotland from 2015 to 2016; Metz and Strasbourg in France from 2016 to 2023 before returning to Japan with Júbilo Iwata in 2024.
