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) | ||
| Position(s) | Right back | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Iwate Grulla Morioka | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1999 | Shinei SSS | ||
| 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 | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2011–2019 | Japan | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 November 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 March 2019 |
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Daigo Nishi, whose full name is 西 大伍 (Nishi Daigo), is a Japanese professional football player. He was born on August 28, 1987, in Sapporo, Hokkaido. He plays as a right back for the J3 League club Iwate Grulla Morioka.
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Daigo Nishi's Football Journey
Early Years and Youth Teams
Daigo Nishi started playing football at a young age. He was a key player in the youth teams of Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo. In the Under-15 team, he played as a forward. Later, in the Under-18 team, he became an offensive and defensive midfielder.
In 2004, Daigo Nishi had a special training opportunity. He traveled to Portugal to train with a club called CS Maritimo. This helped him gain valuable experience. The next year, in 2005, his youth team reached the finals of the All Japan youth championship. They finished as runners-up, which was a great achievement.
Playing for Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
In 2006, Daigo Nishi officially became a professional player. He joined Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo. At first, he didn't play much in games. To help him grow, he went to Brazil in 2007 for more training. He trained with Esporte Clube Vitória.
He returned to Sapporo earlier than planned because many players on his team were injured. On October 27, 2007, he played in a J-League match. He scored his first professional goal in extra time, which 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, he changed his position to right wing-back. He played in 42 matches and scored 7 goals that season.
Time with Albirex Niigata
In 2010, Daigo Nishi moved to Albirex Niigata on a loan. A loan means he played for them for a short time. He started as a substitute midfielder. But soon, he became a regular player as a right-back. He played in 29 matches and scored one goal for the team.
Success with Kashima Antlers
In 2011, Daigo Nishi joined Kashima Antlers permanently. Here, he changed his main position to defender. He became known for his amazing skills. In 2014, one of his goals was chosen as the "Best Goal Award" of the J-League. It was a direct volley goal against Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
He also took on a leadership role at Kashima Antlers. He was chosen to be the head of the players' association for two years, from 2015 to 2016.
Returning to Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
On February 4, 2022, Daigo Nishi made a big move. He returned to his first professional club, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo. Before this, he had played for Urawa Red Diamonds in the 2021 season.
Joining Iwate Grulla Morioka
On August 17, 2023, Daigo Nishi signed a loan deal with Iwate Grulla Morioka. This club plays in the J3 League. He later joined them permanently in 2024.
Daigo Nishi's International Career
Playing for Japan's National Team
Daigo Nishi has also played for the Japan national football team. This is the team that represents Japan in international matches. In 2010, he was chosen as a back-up player for the AFC Asian Cup.
His first game for the national team was on June 1, 2011. It was a match against Peru in the KIRIN Cup. He was also selected for the national team again in 2014 and 2019. On March 26, 2019, he played his first match for Japan since 2011, against Bolivia.
FIFA Club World Cup 2016
Daigo Nishi played in the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup. This is a big tournament where top clubs from around the world compete. His team, Kashima Antlers, reached the final! They played against the famous Spanish club Real Madrid C.F.. Daigo Nishi played the entire match.
He also made history in this tournament. In the semi-final match, he was the first player in the world to be judged by VAR. VAR stands for Video Assistant Referee. It's a system where referees use video replays to check important decisions during a game.
Daigo Nishi's Playing Style
Daigo Nishi is a strong leader in defense. He often helps organize the other defenders from the right side of the field. He is also known for being a good playmaker. This means he helps create scoring chances for his team. He often makes many passes, helping to build up attacks from the right wing.
Because he used to play as a midfielder, he has excellent technical skills. He can exchange passes in small spaces and give important passes to his teammates. He has also worked hard to improve his defensive skills, crossing ability, and physical strength. This makes him a valuable player in both attacking and defending.
Daigo Nishi's Personal Life
When Daigo Nishi was a young elementary school student, he appeared on a TV show. He was a "kids master" at lifting, which means juggling a football with his feet. His sister, Sakurako Nishi, was also involved in football. She was part of the cheerleading team for Consadole Sapporo.
Honours and Achievements
Daigo Nishi has won many awards and championships throughout his career.
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
See also
In Spanish: Daigo Nishi para niños
