Shogo Nishikawa facts for kids
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| Full name | Shogo Nishikawa | |||||||||
| Date of birth | July 1, 1983 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Hiroshima, Japan | |||||||||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||
| Position(s) | Centre back | |||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||
| 1999–2001 | Numata High School | |||||||||
| 2002–2004 | Hiroshima Shudo University | |||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||
| 2004–2009 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 20 | (0) | |||||||
| 2006–2008 | → Tokushima Vortis (loan) | 85 | (3) | |||||||
| 2009–2015 | Montedio Yamagata | 143 | (9) | |||||||
| 2016–2017 | Yokohama FC | 77 | (3) | |||||||
| 2018 | Tochigi SC | 18 | (1) | |||||||
| 2019 | FC Ryukyu | 6 | (0) | |||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||
Shogo Nishikawa (西河 翔吾, Nishikawa Shōgo, born July 1, 1983) is a Japanese retired football player. He was born on July 1, 1983, in Hiroshima, Japan. Shogo Nishikawa played as a defender, usually in the center of the defense. He spent many years playing for different teams in Japan's J.League, which is the top football league in the country.
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Shogo Nishikawa's Football Journey
Shogo Nishikawa had a long and successful career playing professional football in Japan. He was known for his strong defense and leadership on the field. Let's explore his journey from a young player to a professional star.
Starting Out in Football
Shogo Nishikawa began his football journey in high school. He played for Numata High School from 1999 to 2001. After high school, he continued to play football while attending Hiroshima Shudo University from 2002 to 2004. These early years helped him develop his skills and prepare for a professional career.
Playing for Top Teams
Shogo Nishikawa started his professional career in 2004 with Sanfrecce Hiroshima. This team plays in the J1 League, which is the highest level of football in Japan. He played for Sanfrecce Hiroshima until 2009.
During his time with Sanfrecce Hiroshima, he also spent some years on loan. From 2006 to 2008, he played for Tokushima Vortis. This team was in the J2 League, the second division. Playing for different teams helped him gain more experience.
After leaving Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Shogo Nishikawa joined Montedio Yamagata in 2009. He played for this club for many years, until 2015. He was a very important player for them.
A Defender's Role
As a centre back, Shogo Nishikawa's main job was to protect his team's goal. He would stop opposing players from scoring. This position requires strength, good timing, and the ability to read the game. He was known for his solid defending skills.
Career Highlights and Retirement
After his time with Montedio Yamagata, Shogo Nishikawa continued his career. He played for Yokohama FC from 2016 to 2017. Then, in 2018, he joined Tochigi SC. His final club was FC Ryukyu in 2019.
One of his notable achievements was reaching the final of the Emperor's Cup in 2014 with Montedio Yamagata. The Emperor's Cup is a major football tournament in Japan. Shogo Nishikawa retired from professional football in 2019. He had a long and impactful career, playing in over 300 professional matches.
External Links
- Shogo Nishikawa at J.League Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Profile at Tochigi SC
See also
In Spanish: Shogo Nishikawa para niños
