is a former Japanese football player and manager.
Playing career Kimura was born in Fuchu, Hiroshima on April 4, 1957. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined his local club Mazda (later Sanfrecce Hiroshima) in 1983. He retired in 1988.
Coaching career After retirement, Kimura started coaching career at Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 1995. He became an assistant coach for top team and manager for youth team. In July 2002, he was promoted manager as Gadzhi Gadzhiyev successor, but he resigned end of season. In 2005, he moved to TEPCO Mareeze, but he resigned in 2006. He also managed FC Gifu (2011) and FC Imabari (2012-2015).
Managerial statistics TeamFromToRecordGWDLWin %Sanfrecce Hiroshima17 July 2002December 2002TEPCO MareezeJanuary 2005December 2006FC GifuJanuary 2011December 2011FC ImabariJanuary 2012December 2015Total
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