Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name | Eiji Kawashima |
|---|---|
| Age | 39 Years Old |
| Nick Name | Eiji Kawashima |
| Birth Name | Eiji Kawashima |
| Birth Date | 1983-03-22 |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Birth Nation | Japan |
| Place Of Birth | Yono, Saitama, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Current Team | Japan national team and Metz |
| Ethnicity | White Ethnicity |
| Height | 6 Feet 1 Inch |
| Weight | 85 kg |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
| Net Worth | $3.14 million |
| Salary | $664,000 |
Eiji Kawashima is a goalkeeper who plays for the Ligue 1 team Strasbourg. He is a professional football player from Japan. His playing career began in 2001, and since then, he has represented teams like Omiya Ardija, Nagoya Grampus Eight, Kawasaki Frontale, Lierse, Standard Liege, Dundee United, and Metz. He has played 95 times for the Japan national team at the international level since 2008. In the FIFA World Cups of 2010, 2014, and 2018, Kawashima competed for his country.
How much is the Net worth of Eiji Kawashima?
The predicted value of Eiji Kawashima’s net worth in 2022 is $4 million. When Kawashima plays for R.C. Strasbourg, he earns £223,600 a year and £4,300 a week. The last day of his current contract is June 30, 2023. His yearly wage while playing for the Metz was $664,000. He has chosen to remain anonymous regarding his assets and endorsements. Eiji, a Puma athlete, is said to have a current market worth of $298,129 and a top market value of $4.5 million on June 25, 2013.
Early Years and Bio
Eiji Kawashima, who was born on March 20, 1983, in Yono, Saitama, Japan, started playing football in the Yononishi Junior High School and participated there from 1995 to 1997.
Kawashima played until 2000 before moving on to Urawa Higashi High School. Eiji Kawashima chose a professional football career over his university education, despite having great grades, and later started his professional career with Omiya Ardija.
What is the Professional Career of Eiji Kawashima?
In his 16-year playing career, Eiji Kawashima has represented seven teams in addition to the Japan U-20 Team and the Japan National Team.
Omiya Ardija (2001-2003) and Nagoya Grampus Eight (2004-2006)
Despite attending Urawa Higashi High School, Eiji was signed by Omiya Ardija in January 2001 as opposed to Urawa Red Diamonds. Kawashima was even sent by the team to practice with Parma F.C. in Italy’s Serie A.
Kawashima joined Nagoya Grampus Eight in 2004 and played as Seigo Narazaki’s backup until the veteran goalkeeper took over the starting position in 2005. Eiji Kawashima quit the team later, at the conclusion of the 2006 campaign.
Kawasaki Frontale (2007-2010)
Eiji Kawashima paid the highest transfer fee for a player in the J. League when he joined with Kawasaki Frontale in 2007 for $1.35 million. Kawasaki Frontale qualified for the 2007 AFC Champions League during Eiji’s debut season with the squad, but ultimately fell to Iran in the knockout phase.
Lierse (2010-2012)
Eiji Kawashima joined Lierse S.K. on July 7, 2010, following his participation in the FIFA World Cup. On August 19, 2011, during a match between Lierse S.K. and Germinal Beerscho, one of Beerschot’s supporters insulted Kawashima and tossed a projectile in his direction. Beerschot eventually received a $34,920 fine and an apology from the (RBFA).
Standard Liege and Dundee United
On July 18, 2012, Standard Liege signed 3-year deal with Eiji Kawashima. Eiji joined Scottish Premiership team Dundee United on December 29, 2015, following the expiration of his contract. On January 2, 2016, Kawashima made his club debut against Dundee, a rival from the same city, however the team fell short 2-1. After the campaign, he was let go by Dundee United.
Metz (2016- 2018)
On August 2, 2016, Kawashima signed a deal with Ligue 1 team Metz. At first, he acted as Thomas Dillon’s backup, but subsequently made his full-time debut for the team against Lens in the 2016–17 Coupe de France.
Strasbourg (2018-Present)
International Career
He served as Seigo Narazak’s backup goalkeeper in the 2010 FIFA World Cup team. Later, while starting in goal for a friendly match against England, he stopped two shots from Frank Lampard and one each from Wayne Rooney and a penalty kick, but the match ended in a loss owing to two own goals.
He participated in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and helped Japan win the 2011 AFC Asian Cup. He will play in his third World Cup after being included in Japan’s FIFA World Cup roster, this time leading the team as Makoto Hasebe’s captain.
How is the Personal Life of Eiji Kawashima? Who is his Wife?
Eiji Kawashima is 6 feet and one inch tall and, according to reports, weighs 82 kg. Kawashima enjoys keeping his personal and family affairs private. Kawashima has admitted to being married on his blog, but he has kept the identity of his wife a secret. Kensei Kawashima is the child of Kawashima and his wife. It’s thought that his ex-girlfriend, who is now his wife, is half Colombian and half Japanese. The couple is proud to be the parents of three kids.
Body Stats: Height and Weight
Eiji Kawashima stands 6ft and 1 inch tall in height while his weight is reportedly 82 kg. At the age of 35 years old, he has perfectly managed to maintain his body in perfect athletic shape.
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