is a former Japanese football player.
Club career Nishitani was born in Tokushima on September 16, 1978. After graduating from high school, he joined Cerezo Osaka in 1997. He was originally forward, he played as left midfielder in professional career. He played many matches from 1998. However his opportunity to play decreased in 2001 and the club was relegated to J2 League end of 2001 season. From 2002, he played some clubs, Vissel Kobe (2002-03), Vegalta Sendai (2004) and Urawa Reds (2005). However he could hardly play in the match in both clubs. In September 2005, he moved to J2 League club Consadole Sapporo. He played many matches and the club won the champions in 2007 and was promoted to J1 League. He retired end of 2008 season.
National team career In August 1995, Nishitani was selected Japan U-17 national team for 1995 U-17 World Championship, but he did not play in the match.
Club statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total1997Cerezo OsakaJ1 League30100040199819400402341999308213035920002753030335200120500202252002Vissel KobeJ1 League91006015120038000201002004Vegalta SendaiJ2 League9000-902005Urawa RedsJ1 League200030502005Consadole SapporoJ2 League10110-111200639530-4252007381000-38102008J1 League2101040260Total2353911127027340
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