Masujiro Nishida Explained

Masujiro Nishida
西田 満寿次郎
Fullname:Masujiro Nishida
Birth Place:Empire of Japan
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthclubs1:Meisei Commercial High School
Clubs1:Osaka SC
Manageryears1:1923
Managerclubs1:Japan

was a Japanese football player and manager. He managed Japan national team.

Playing career

Nishida played for Osaka SC was founded by his alma mater high school graduates and many Japan national team players were playing in those days.

Coaching career

In 1923, Nishida became manager for Japan national team for 1923 Far Eastern Championship Games in Osaka.[1] At this competition, on May 23, Japan fought against Philippines. This match is Japan team first match in International A Match. He managed 2 matches at this competition, but Japan lost in both matches (1-2, v Philippines and 1-5, v Republic of China).[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://samuraiblue.jp/timeline/19230523/ Japan Football Association official site
  2. http://www.jfootball-db.com/en/1923/index.html Japan National Football Team Database