is a former

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ese

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player.

Club career

Nishi was born in

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on May 29, 1977. After graduating from high school, he joined his local club

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in 1996. Although he got an opportunity to play as center back in 1997, he lost his opportunity to play in 1998. He left the club end of 1998 season and enrolled in

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in 1999. After graduating from university, he joined

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in 2003. However he could hardly play in the match and retired end of 2003 season.

National team career

In June 1997, Nishi was selected Japan U-20 national team for 1997 World Youth Championship. At this tournament, he played 1 match against

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in first game.

Club statistics

References

External links

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1977 births Living people Chukyo University alumni Association football people from Fukuoka Prefecture Japanese men's footballers Japan men's youth international footballers J1 League players J2 League players Avispa Fukuoka players Ventforet Kofu players Men's association football defenders {{Japan-footy-defender-1970s-stub