Kohei Nishino facts for kids

Kohei Nishino (西野 晃平, Nishino Kōhei, born April 15, 1982) is a former Japanese football player. He was a forward, which means his main job was to score goals for his team. Kohei's brother, Makoto Nishino, is also a football player.

Kohei Nishino played for three different Japanese football clubs during his career: Oita Trinita, Mito HollyHock, and Fagiano Okayama.

Kohei Nishino's Football Career

Kohei Nishino started his football journey at Nippon Bunri University, where he played from 2001 to 2004. This is where he developed many of the skills he would use as a professional player.

Playing for Oita Trinita

In 2005, Kohei Nishino began his professional career with Oita Trinita. This team played in the J1 League, which is the top football league in Japan. During his time there, he played in 8 matches and scored 1 goal.

Time with Mito HollyHock

From 2006 to 2008, Kohei Nishino played for Mito HollyHock. This team was part of the J2 League, the second-highest league in Japan. He played a lot of games for them, appearing in 100 matches and scoring 23 goals. This was a very productive period for him.

Joining Fagiano Okayama

Kohei Nishino then moved to Fagiano Okayama, another team in the J2 League. He played for them from 2009 to 2010. During these two seasons, he played in 46 matches and scored 11 goals.

Career Highlights

Throughout his professional career, Kohei Nishino played in a total of 154 league matches and scored 35 goals. He also played in cup competitions, adding to his overall game count. His career shows how he moved between different teams and leagues, always contributing as a forward.

Understanding Football Statistics

When you look at a player's statistics, "Apps" means the number of times they appeared in a game. "Goals" means the number of times they scored. These numbers help us understand how much a player contributed to their team.