Takuro Nishimura

Takuro Nishimura (西村 卓朗, Nishimura Takuro, born August 15, 1977) is a former Japanese football player.

Takuro Nishimura
Personal information
Full nameTakuro Nishimura
Date of birth (1977-08-15) August 15, 1977 (age 46)
Place of birthShinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9+12 in)
Position(s)Defender
Youth career
1993–1995Mitsubishi Yowa
1997–2000Kokushikan University
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2001–2004Urawa Reds0(0)
2004–2008Omiya Ardija82(1)
2009Portland Timbers13(0)
2010Crystal Palace Baltimore19(0)
2011Consadole Sapporo1(0)
Total115(1)
Medal record
Urawa Reds
Runner-upJ1 League2004
WinnerJ.League Cup2003
Runner-upJ.League Cup2002
Runner-upJ.League Cup2004
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

College

Nishimura attended Kokushikan University in Setagaya, Tokyo from 1997 to 2000, winning the All-Japan Prime Minister Cup.

Professional

Nishimura began his professional career with J1 League sides Urawa Reds, but never made a league appearance for the team which finished the 2004 season in second place in J1 League.[1] He transferred to Urawa's cross-town rivals Omiya Ardija, helping the club achieve promotion from J2 League into J1 League in 2004. He became a regular player as right side back and the club won the 2nd place and was promoted to J2 from 2005. Although his opportunity to play decreased in 2006, he became a regular player again in 2007. However he could hardly play in the match in 2008.

Nishimura signed for Portland Timbers of the USL First Division in April 2009.[2] On February 11, 2010 Crystal Palace Baltimore announced the signing of Nishimura to a contract for the 2010 season.[3]

In 2011, he returned to Japan and joined J2 club Consadole Sapporo. However he could hardly play in the match and retired end of 2011 season.

National team

Nishimura was a part of Japan’s youth national team system, competing at the U-14 level, but has never been called up to the senior Japan national team.

Club statistics

Club performanceLeagueCupLeague CupTotal
SeasonClubLeagueAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
JapanLeagueEmperor's CupJ.League CupTotal
1998Kokushikan UniversityFootball League20-20
1999Football League5020-70
20003000-30
2001Urawa RedsJ1 League00000000
200200000000
200300000000
200400000000
2004Omiya ArdijaJ2 League15030-180
2005J1 League3114081432
20061201040170
20072400050290
200800001010
United StatesLeagueOpen CupLeague CupTotal
2009Portland TimbersUSL First Division13000-130
2010Crystal Palace BaltimoreD2 Pro League19010-200
JapanLeagueEmperor's CupJ.League CupTotal
2011Consadole SapporoJ2 League1010-20
CountryJapan9111301811222
United States32010-330
Total12311401811552

Playing style

Small in size but intelligent wide flank utility player on and off the ball, Nishimura's constant timely and tireless overlaps creates a wider variety of attacking options for the team. His accurate crosses also provides many scoring opportunities.

Honors

Portland Timbers

References