is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Nishi was born in Takatsuki on May 9, 1980. After graduating from high school, he joined Júbilo Iwata in 1999. He played many matches from first season. The club won the champions 1999, 2002 J1 League and 2003 Emperor's Cup. In Asia, the club won the champions 1998–99 Asian Club Championship and 2nd place 1999–00 and 2000–01 Asian Club Championship. His opportunity to play decreased for injury from 2004. In 2009 and 2010, he played most matches and the club won 2010 J.League Cup. He moved to Tokyo Verdy in 2012 and played until 2013. After that, he played for Police United (2014) and Okinawa SV (2016). He retired end of 2016 season.
National team career In September 2000, Nishi was elected Japan U-23 national team for 2000 Summer Olympics, but he did not play in the match.
On April 25, 2004, Nishi debuted for Japan national team against Hungary. In July, he was elected Japan for 2004 Asian Cup. He played 2 matches and Japan won the champions. He played 5 games for Japan in 2004.Japan National Football Team Database
Club statistics Tokyo Verdy Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Asia Total1999Júbilo IwataJ1 League1343010-17420001933000-22320012222170-31320022643071-36520032415180-3722004174420041257200519312004124620061642150-23520071721000-18220081222161-20420092942040-9020103132071-40420111000020-1202012Tokyo VerdyJ2 League38610--396201335520--375 Career total328473384738241660
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals200450Total50
Appearances in major competitions YearCompetitionCategoryAppearancesGoalsTeam recordStartSub20002000 OlympicsU-23000Quarterfinals 20042004 AFC Asian CupSenior020Champion
Honors and awards
Club Júbilo Iwata AFC Champions League: 1999 Asian Super Cup: 1999 J1 League: 1999, 2002 Emperor's Cup: 2003 Japanese Super Cup: 2000, 2003, 2004
International Japan AFC Asian Cup: 2004
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database