Akira Nishino facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Akira Nishino | ||
| Date of birth | April 7, 1955 | ||
| Place of birth | Saitama, Saitama, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1978-1990 | Hitachi | ||
| International career | |||
| 1977-1978 | Japan | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1998-2001 2002-2011 |
Kashiwa Reysol Gamba Osaka |
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Akira Nishino (西野 朗, Nishino Akira, born April 7, 1955) is a famous Japanese football player and coach. He is well-known for his time playing as a Midfielder and later for leading different teams as a manager.
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Akira Nishino's Playing Days
Akira Nishino started his football journey as a player. He was a talented midfielder, which means he played in the middle of the field, helping both defense and attack.
Playing for Hitachi
From 1978 to 1990, Nishino played for a club called Hitachi. This was a big part of his playing career. He spent many years with this team, showing his skills and dedication on the field.
Representing Japan
Nishino also had the honor of playing for the Japanese national team. He played for his country between 1977 and 1978. Playing for the national team is a huge achievement for any football player.
Akira Nishino as a Coach
After his playing career, Akira Nishino became a successful football coach. He managed several important teams in Japan.
Coaching Kashiwa Reysol
One of the first teams Nishino managed was Kashiwa Reysol. He coached them from 1998 to 2001. This was a chance for him to lead a team from the sidelines, using his knowledge of the game.
Leading Gamba Osaka
Later, Nishino became the manager for Gamba Osaka, another well-known Japanese club. He coached Gamba Osaka for a long time, from 2002 to 2011. During his time there, he helped the team achieve great things.
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Akira Nishino, a Japanese football player and coach.
