Tetsuo Nakanishi facts for kids
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| Full name | Tetsuo Nakanishi | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 8 September 1969 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Nagoya, Aichi, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Defender, Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 1988–1991 | Doshisha University | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||||||||
| 1992–1996 | Nagoya Grampus Eight | 90 | (7) | ||||||||||||||||
| 1997–2000 | Kawasaki Frontale | 96 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | 186 | (12) | |||||||||||||||||
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Tetsuo Nakanishi (中西 哲生, Nakanishi Tetsuo, born 8 September 1969) is a former Japanese football player. He used to play as a defender or midfielder. After his playing career, he became a football commentator on television.
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Tetsuo Nakanishi's Football Career
Tetsuo Nakanishi was born in Nagoya, Japan, on September 8, 1969. He started his football journey at Doshisha University. After finishing university, he joined his hometown club, Nagoya Grampus Eight, in 1992.
Playing for Nagoya Grampus Eight
Nakanishi quickly became an important player for Nagoya Grampus Eight. He played many games as a midfielder right from his first season. In 1995, his team won the Emperor's Cup. This was a very important win, as it was the first major title in the club's history!
Nagoya Grampus Eight also did well in Asia. They reached the final of the 1996–97 Asian Cup Winners' Cup. In that final game on November 26, 1996, Nakanishi even scored a goal.
Moving to Kawasaki Frontale
In 1997, Nakanishi moved to Kawasaki Frontale, which was then in the Japan Football League. He played in every match during 1997 and 1998. He was a strong defender and defensive midfielder for the team.
In 1998, Kawasaki Frontale finished second in their league. This helped them get promoted to the J2 League. The very next year, in 1999, the team won the J2 League championship! This meant they were promoted again, this time to the top league, the J1 League.
Retirement from Playing
In 2000, Nakanishi played less often for Kawasaki Frontale. He decided to retire from playing professional football at the end of that season. Overall, he played 186 games and scored 12 goals in his career.
What Tetsuo Nakanishi Does Now
After retiring from playing, Tetsuo Nakanishi started a new career. He now works on television as a football commentator. He shares his knowledge and thoughts about football with viewers.
See also
In Spanish: Tetsuo Nakanishi para niños
