Teruo Nimura

Japanese association football player

Teruo Nimura (二村 昭雄, Nimura Teruo, born May 2, 1943) is a former Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team.

Teruo Nimura
Personal information
Full name Teruo Nimura
Date of birth (1943-05-02) May 2, 1943 (age 80)
Place of birth Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1959–1961 Yamashiro High School
1962–1965 Waseda University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1966–1976 Toyo Industries 151 (16)
Total 151 (16)
National team
1970 Japan 5 (0)
Teams managed
1981–1983 Mazda
Honours
Toyo Industries
Winner Japan Soccer League 1966
Winner Japan Soccer League 1967
Winner Japan Soccer League 1968
Winner Japan Soccer League 1970
Runner-up Japan Soccer League 1969
Winner Emperor's Cup 1967
Winner Emperor's Cup 1969
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1966
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1970
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography change

Nimura was born in Kyoto on May 2, 1943. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined Toyo Industries in 1966. The club won Japan Soccer League champions 4 times (1966, 1967, 1968, 1970) and Emperor's Cup 2 times (1967, 1969). This was the greatest era in the club history. He retired in 1976. He played 151 games and scored 16 goals in the league.

In December 1970, Nimura was selected the Japan national team for 1970 Asian Games. At this competition, on December 10, he debuted against Malaysia. He played 5 games for Japan in 1970.

After retirement, Nimura became a manager for Mazda (former Toyo Industries) as Aritatsu Ogi successor in 1981. However, in 1983 season, the club finished at the bottom place and was relegated to Division 2 first time. He resigned end of 1983 season.

Statistics change

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Japan national team
YearAppsGoals
1970 5 0
Total 5 0

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