Daigo Nishi facts for kids
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Nishi with Kashima Antlers at the 2018 AFC Champions League Final
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Daigo Nishi | ||
| Date of birth | 28 August 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Right back | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Iwate Grulla Morioka | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2005 | Consadole Sapporo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2006–2010 | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 73 | (11) |
| 2010 | → Albirex Niigata (loan) | 29 | (1) |
| 2011–2018 | Kashima Antlers | 221 | (10) |
| 2019–2020 | Vissel Kobe | 55 | (1) |
| 2021 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 25 | (1) |
| 2022–2023 | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 13 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Iwate Grulla Morioka (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2024- | Iwate Grulla Morioka | ||
| National team‡ | |||
| 2011–2019 | Japan | 2 | (0) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Daigo Nishi (西 大伍, Nishi Daigo, born 28 August 1987 in Sapporo, Hokkaido) is a Japanese professional footballer. He plays as a right back for the J3 League club Iwate Grulla Morioka.
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Club Career
Youth Period
Daigo Nishi started playing football when he was young. He was a regular player for the U-15 and U-18 teams of Consadole Sapporo. This club is now in the top Japanese league, J1.
In the U-15 team, he played as a forward, scoring goals for his team. Later, in the U-18 team, he played in the middle of the field. He was both an attacking and defensive midfielder.
In 2004, Daigo got a special chance to train with a Portuguese club called CS Maritimo. This helped him learn new skills. In 2005, his U-18 team did very well in the All Japan youth championship, finishing as runners-up. Daigo played a big part in their success.
Playing for Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
In 2006, Daigo Nishi became a professional football player. He joined Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo. At first, he did not play much in matches.
In 2007, he went to Brazil for training with a club called EC Vitória. He was supposed to stay until December, but he was called back early. Many players at Consadole Sapporo were injured, so they needed him.
On October 27, 2007, Daigo played in a J. League match. He came into the game in the middle and scored his first professional goal. This goal came in extra time and helped his team win! In 2008, he scored three goals, all in extra time. One of these was a winning goal against Kashiwa Reysol.
In 2009, Daigo changed his playing position. He moved from being a right wing-half to a right wing-back. This new role meant he played in 42 matches and scored 7 goals.
Time at Albirex Niigata
In 2010, Daigo Nishi moved to Albirex Niigata. He joined them on a loan, which means he played for them for a short time. At first, he was a substitute player in the midfield.
But soon, he became a regular player. He played 29 matches as a right-back and scored 1 goal for the team.
Joining Kashima Antlers
In 2011, Daigo Nishi made a permanent move to Kashima Antlers. Here, he fully changed his position to a defender.
In 2014, one of his goals was chosen as the "Best Goal Award" in the J. League. It was a direct volley goal he scored against Sanfrecce Hiroshima on August 2.
Daigo was also chosen to be the head of the players' association for Kashima Antlers. He held this important role for two years, from 2015 to 2016.
Back to Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
On February 4, 2022, it was announced that Daigo Nishi would return to Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo. Before this, he had played 25 games for Urawa Reds in the 2021 season.
Playing for Iwate Grulla Morioka
On August 17, 2023, Daigo Nishi joined J3 League club Iwate Grulla Morioka. He moved there on a loan deal.
International Career
Playing for Japan's National Team
On December 6, 2010, Daigo Nishi was chosen as a back-up player for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup. This is a big football tournament for Asian countries.
He played his first match for Japan's national team on June 1, 2011. This was in the KIRIN Cup against Peru.
On October 1, 2014, the head coach, Javier Aguirre, selected him for the national team again. Daigo Nishi played his first match for Japan since 2011 on March 26, 2019, against Bolivia.
FIFA Club World Cup 2016
Daigo Nishi played in the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup. This is a tournament where the best club teams from around the world compete.
He played the entire final match against the famous Spanish club Real Madrid C.F.. This was a huge game for him.
During the semi-final match against Atletico Nacional, Daigo Nishi became the first player in the world to be judged by VAR (Video Assistant Referee). VAR is a system that uses video replays to help referees make correct decisions.
How Daigo Nishi Plays
Daigo Nishi is a strong leader in his team's defense. He often helps organize the other defenders from the right side of the field. He is also known for being a good playmaker. He makes many passes, often being one of the top players in his team for passes. He helps build up attacks from the right wing.
Because he used to play as a midfielder, he has excellent technical skills. This allows him to pass the ball well in tight spaces and create important scoring chances. He has also improved his defensive skills, his ability to cross the ball accurately, and his physical strength. He can focus well during games, making him valuable in both attacking and defending.
About His Life Off the Field
When Daigo Nishi was in elementary school, he appeared on a TV show called "1×8 Ikoyo." He was known as a "kids master of lifting," showing off his skills.
His sister, Sakurako Nishi, was also involved in football. She was part of the cheerleading team for Consadole Sapporo, the same club where Daigo started his professional career.
Awards and Achievements
Kashima Antlers
- J1 League: 2016
- J. League Cup: 2011, 2012, 2015
- Emperor's Cup: 2016
- Japanese Super Cup: 2017
- Suruga Bank Championship: 2012, 2013
- AFC Champions League: 2018
Vissel Kobe
- Emperor's Cup: 2019
Individual Awards
- J.League Best XI: 2017, 2018
Images for kids
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Nishi with Kashima Antlers at the 2018 AFC Champions League Final
See also
In Spanish: Daigo Nishi para niños
