Sawada was born in Gunma Prefecture on January 29, 1974.
After graduating from high school, he joined Japan Football League (JFL) club Honda in 1992.
Although he became a regular player in late 1993, he could not play at all in the match in 1994.
In 1995, he moved to JFL club Kyoto Purple Sanga.
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