Shinya Nishikawa facts for kids
| Personal information | ||||||||||
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| Full name | Shinya Nishikawa | |||||||||
| Date of birth | June 12, 1974 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Fukuoka, Japan | |||||||||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | |||||||||
| Position(s) | Forward, Midfielder | |||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||
| 1990–1992 | Tokai University Daigo High School | |||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||
| 1993–1995 | Yokohama Marinos | 1 | (0) | |||||||
| Total | 1 | (0) | ||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||
Shinya Nishikawa, born on June 12, 1974, is a former Japanese football player. He played as a forward, which is a player who tries to score goals. He also played as a midfielder, helping both defense and attack.
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Shinya Nishikawa's Early Life and Career
Shinya Nishikawa was born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. He loved football from a young age. After finishing high school, he joined a professional football team. This team was called Yokohama Marinos. He joined them in 1993.
Joining a Professional Team
When Shinya Nishikawa first joined Yokohama Marinos, he spent two years learning and training. These were 1993 and 1994. During this time, he did not play in any official matches. He worked hard to improve his skills.
His Big Game Moment
Shinya Nishikawa's chance to play came on September 6, 1995. This was a very important day for him. He played his first professional game as a forward. The game was against a team called Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Winning the Championship
In 1995, Shinya Nishikawa's team, Yokohama Marinos, had a fantastic season. They won the championship in the J1 League. This is Japan's top football league. Even though the team won the championship, the game on September 6, 1995, was the only match Shinya Nishikawa played that year. He decided to stop playing professional football at the end of the 1995 season.
See also
In Spanish: Shinya Nishikawa para niños
