Yoshihiro Nishida facts for kids
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| Full name | Yoshihiro Nishida | |||||||||
| Date of birth | 30 January 1973 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Ehime, Japan | |||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder | |||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||
| 1988–1990 | Minamiuwa High School | |||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||
| 1995 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 0 | (0) | |||||||
| 1996–1997 | Kyoto Purple Sanga | 47 | (1) | |||||||
| 1998–1999 | Avispa Fukuoka | 46 | (2) | |||||||
| 2000–2002 | Tokyo Verdy | 41 | (2) | |||||||
| 2002–2003 | Consadole Sapporo | 32 | (1) | |||||||
| Total | 166 | (6) | ||||||||
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Yoshihiro Nishida (西田 吉洋, Nishida Yoshihiro, born 30 January 1973) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a Midfielder for various clubs in Japan's professional leagues.
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Yoshihiro Nishida's Football Journey
Yoshihiro Nishida was born in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, on January 30, 1973. He loved football from a young age. After finishing his studies at Doshisha University, he began his professional football career.
Starting His Career: Sanfrecce Hiroshima
In 1995, Nishida joined Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Even though he was a forward, he did not get to play in any matches during his first year. This is common for new players learning the ropes.
Becoming a Regular Player: Kyoto Purple Sanga
In 1996, Nishida moved to Kyoto Purple Sanga. This club had just been promoted to the J1 League, which is Japan's top football division. At first, he played as a forward. However, his coaches soon saw his talent for other positions.
He was then moved to play as a right-side midfielder and later as a right-side back. This change helped him become a regular player on the team. He played many games for Kyoto Purple Sanga, showing his skills and adaptability.
Moving to Avispa Fukuoka
In 1998, Nishida joined Avispa Fukuoka. He continued to be an important player, appearing in many matches over two seasons. His experience helped the team in the competitive J1 League.
Time with Tokyo Verdy
In 2000, Nishida moved to Verdy Kawasaki, which later became known as Tokyo Verdy. He played mostly as a right-side back for the team until 2001. He was a key part of their defense.
However, in 2002, he did not play as much. Sometimes, players face challenges like injuries or new team strategies that limit their playing time.
Final Club: Consadole Sapporo
In July 2002, Nishida joined Consadole Sapporo. He played as a right-side midfielder for them. Unfortunately, the club was moved down to the J2 League in 2003.
Nishida decided to retire from professional football at the end of the 2003 season. He had a long and successful career, playing in many matches across Japan's top leagues.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Yoshihiro Nishida played a total of 166 league matches and scored 6 goals. He also played in cup competitions like the Emperor's Cup and the J.League Cup. His journey shows how players can adapt to different roles on the field and contribute to various teams.
See also
In Spanish: Yoshihiro Nishida para niños
