Koji Nishimura facts for kids
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| Full name | Koji Nishimura | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | July 7, 1984 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Iga, Mie, Japan | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | |||||||||||||||
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| 2000–2002 | Yokkaichi Chuo Technical High School | |||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 2003–2007 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 39 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2008–2016 | Nagoya Grampus | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 44 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
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Koji Nishimura (西村 弘司, Nishimura Koji, born July 7, 1984) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a goalkeeper.
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Koji Nishimura's Football Journey
Koji Nishimura was a talented Japanese football player. He started his professional career with Kyoto Sanga FC. He played for this club from 2003 to 2007. During his time there, he played in 39 league games.
After his time at Kyoto Sanga FC, Koji Nishimura joined Nagoya Grampus. He played for Nagoya Grampus for nine seasons, from 2008 until 2016.
Achievements with Nagoya Grampus
While playing for Nagoya Grampus, Koji Nishimura and his team achieved some great things:
- They won the J1 League championship in 2010. This is the top football league in Japan.
- They were runners-up (finished second) in the J1 League in 2011.
- They also finished second in the Emperor's Cup in 2009. The Emperor's Cup is another important football competition in Japan.
Retirement from Football
Koji Nishimura left Nagoya Grampus on November 10, 2016, after nine seasons with the club. He then announced his retirement from professional football on December 30, 2016. He played a total of 44 league games throughout his career.
See also
In Spanish: Koji Nishimura para niños
