Masujiro Nishida

Japanese association football player and manager

Masujiro Nishida (西田 満寿次郎, Nishida Masujiro) was a Japanese football player and manager. He managed for Japan national team.

Masujiro Nishida
Personal information
Full name Masujiro Nishida
Place of birth Japan
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
Meisei Commercial High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Osaka SC
Teams managed
1923 Japan
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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Nishida played for Osaka SC which was created by his alma mater high school graduates and many Japan national team players were playing in those days.

In 1923, Nishida became manager for Japan national team for Far Eastern Championship Games in Osaka.[1] At this competition, on May 23, Japan fought against Philippines. This match is Japan team first match in "International A Match". He managed 2 matches at this competition, but Japan lost in both matches (1-2, v Philippines and 1-5, v Republic of China).[2]

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