After graduating from Shimizu Higashi High School, he joined Cerezo Osaka in 1995.

During his brief spell playing Bolton Wanderers, he is best remembered for scoring a dramatic late equaliser against Walsall in the League Cup.

On 21 May 1997, Nishizawa debuted for Japan national team against South Korea.

At 2000 Asian Cup in October, he played all six games and scored five goals.

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