Shawn van Eerden

Shawn Tyler Nozawa van Eerden (; born 16 April 2004) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Gainare Tottori.

Early life Van Eerden was born on 16 April 2004 in Fujisawa, Japan and is a native of the city. Born to a Canadian father and a Japanese mother, he was childhood friends with Japan international Kōta Takai.

Club career As a youth player, van Eerden joined the youth academy of Yokohama FC and was promoted to the club's senior team in 2023. On 24 May 2023, he debuted for the club during a 1–0 home win over Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J.League Cup.

Ahead of the 2024 season, he was sent on loan to YSCC Yokohama. On 24 March 2024, he debuted for the club during a 1–1 home draw with Gainare Tottori in the league. On 31 March 2024, he scored his first goal for the club during a 1–0 away win over Fukushima United FC in the league.