Shōichi Nishimura was a notable Japanese football player and manager, born in 1912 and passing away in 1998.
He played for the Japan men's national football team in 1934, marking a significant moment in his career.
Nishimura played as a forward, showcasing his scoring abilities on the field.
Биография
Early Life
Shōichi Nishimura was born in 1912 in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. He pursued his education at Kwansei Gakuin University, where he not only studied but also honed his football skills, eventually becoming a prominent player for the university's team.
Playing Career
Nishimura's football career took off when he joined Kwangaku Club, a team composed of players from his alma mater. He achieved significant success with the club, winning the prestigious Emperor's Cup in 1930 alongside notable teammates like Yukio Goto and Hideo Sakai. His national team debut came in May 1934 during the Far Eastern Championship Games held in Manila, where he played against the Dutch East Indies and scored a goal against the Philippines, contributing to Japan's growing reputation in international football. Although he was selected for the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, he did not compete, but he was part of a historic moment when Japan secured its first Olympic victory against Sweden, known as the "Miracle of Berlin."
Coaching Career and Legacy
After retiring from playing, Nishimura transitioned into coaching, taking the helm at Kwansei Gakuin University and Kwangaku Club. Under his management, Kwangaku Club won the Emperor's Cup in both 1958 and 1959. He later joined Yomiuri in the Japan Soccer League Division 2, leading them to a championship and promotion to Division 1 in 1977. Nishimura's contributions to Japanese football were recognized posthumously when the 1936 Olympic team was inducted into the Japan Football Hall of Fame. He passed away on March 22, 1998, at the age of 86 due to pneumonia in Akashi, leaving behind a legacy as a player and coach who significantly impacted Japanese football.
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Карьера и клубы
Nishimura was born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1912. He played for Kwangaku Club was consisted of his alma mater Kwansei Gakuin University players and graduates. He won 1930 Emperor's Cup with Yukio Goto and Hideo Sakai and so on at the club.
In May 1934, when Nishimura was a Kwansei Gakuin University student, he was selected Japan national team for 1934 Far Eastern Championship Games in Manila. At this competition, on May 13, he debuted against Dutch East Indies. On May 15, he also played and scored a goal against Philippines. He played 2 games and scored 1 goal for Japan in 1934. In 1936, he was also selected Japan for 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, but he did not compete. At this competition, Japan completed a come-from-behind victory first game against Sweden. The first victory in Olympics for the Japan and the historic victory over one of the powerhouses became later known as "Miracle of Berlin" (ベルリンの奇跡) in Japan. In 2016, this team was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.
After retirement, Nishimura became a manager for his alma mater Kwansei Gakuin University and Kwangaku Club. As Kwangaku Club manager, he led the club to won 1958 and 1959 Emperor's Cup. In 1976, he signed with Japan Soccer League Division 2 club Yomiuri. In 1977 season, he led the club to won the championship and promoted Division 1. He resigned in 1980. On March 22, 1998, Nishimura died of pneumonia in Akashi at the age of 86.
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1934–1934)
- National team
- Japan
Клубы
- Japan men's national football team1934–1934
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Shoichi Nishimura was a Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.
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