Teruo Nimura Explained

Teruo Nimura
二村 昭雄
Fullname:Teruo Nimura
Birth Date:2 May 1943
Birth Place:Kyoto, Kyoto, Empire of Japan
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:1959–1961
Youthclubs1:Yamashiro High School
Youthyears2:1962–1965
Youthclubs2:Waseda University
Years1:1966–1976
Clubs1:Toyo Industries
Caps1:151
Goals1:16
Totalcaps:151
Totalgoals:16
Nationalyears1:1970
Nationalteam1:Japan
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Manageryears1:1981–1983
Managerclubs1:Mazda

is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.

Club career

Nimura was born in Kyoto on May 2, 1943. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined Toyo Industries in 1966. The club won Japan Soccer League champions 4 times (1966, 1967, 1968, 1970) and Emperor's Cup 2 times (1967, 1969). This was the greatest era in Toyo Industries history. He retired in 1976. He played 151 games and scored 16 goals in the league.

National team career

In December 1970, Nimura was selected Japan national team for 1970 Asian Games. At this competition, on December 10, he debuted against Malaysia. He played 5 games for Japan in 1970.[1]

Coaching career

After retirement, Nimura became a manager for Mazda (former Toyo Industries) as Aritatsu Ogi successor in 1981. However, in 1983 season, the club finished at the bottom place and was relegated to Division 2 first time. He resigned end of 1983 season.

National team statistics

[1]

Japan national team
YearAppsGoals
197050
Total50

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jfootball-db.com/en/players/nimura_teruo.html Japan National Football Team Database