Norio Omura facts for kids
Norio Omura (born September 6, 1969) is a Japanese former professional football player and manager. He was a strong defender who played for several clubs in Japan, including Yokohama F. Marinos, and also represented the Japan national team from 1995 to 1998.
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| Date of birth | September 6, 1969 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Matsue, Shimane, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.81 m | ||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Defender | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 1985–1987 | Matsue Minami High School | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||||||||
| 1992–2001 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 248 | (22) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2003 | Vegalta Sendai | 48 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2006 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 67 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2007 | Yokohama FC | 33 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | Gainare Tottori | 17 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | 413 | (30) | |||||||||||||||||
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| 1995–1998 | Japan | 30 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||
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| 2013 | Gainare Tottori | ||||||||||||||||||
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Playing Career Highlights
Norio Omura was born in Matsue, Japan, on September 6, 1969. After finishing his studies at Juntendo University, he began his professional football journey.
Early Club Success
Omura joined Yokohama Marinos (now known as Yokohama F. Marinos) in 1992. He quickly became a key player, often playing as a center-back (a defensive position in the middle of the field). He played alongside another famous Japanese defender, Masami Ihara.
During his time with Yokohama F. Marinos, the club achieved great success:
- They won the 1992 Emperor's Cup, a major football tournament in Japan.
- They also won the 1992–93 Asian Cup Winners' Cup, showing their strength in Asia.
- In 1995, they became champions of the J1 League, Japan's top football league.
- Later, in 2000, the club finished second in the J1 League.
- They also won the 2001 J.League Cup in 2001.
Later Club Years
After many successful years with Yokohama F. Marinos, Omura moved to Vegalta Sendai in 2002. He then played for Sanfrecce Hiroshima starting in 2004. In August 2006, he joined J2 League club Yokohama FC. His last club was Gainare Tottori in the Japan Football League, where he played in 2008 before retiring at the end of that season. Throughout his club career, he played in 413 matches and scored 30 goals.
International Football Career
Norio Omura also had a notable career playing for the Japan national team.
Representing Japan
He made his first appearance for Japan on May 21, 1995, in a match against Scotland. By 1996, he became a regular player for the national team, often playing as a center-back alongside his club teammate Masami Ihara. He played in every game for Japan at the 1996 AFC Asian Cup.
World Cup Experience
In 1997, Omura played in the qualifying matches for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. He was part of the Japan squad that went to the 1998 World Cup, which was a huge achievement. He played in one match during the tournament, against Jamaica. This match was his last game for the national team. In total, Norio Omura played 30 games for Japan and scored 4 goals.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Norio Omura tried his hand at coaching.
Managing Gainare Tottori
In 2013, Omura became the manager for Gainare Tottori, one of his former clubs. However, the team struggled that year. He was removed from his position in August 2013 because the club was in 20th place out of 22 teams in the league.
Honours and Achievements
Norio Omura achieved several important titles during his playing career:
- J1 League: 1995
- Emperor's Cup: 1992
- J.League Cup: 2001
- Asian Cup Winners' Cup: 1992, 1993
See also
- In Spanish: Norio Omura para niños
