Teruo Nimura

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Teruo Nimura
二村 昭雄
Personal information
Full name Teruo Nimura
Date of birth (1943-05-02) May 2, 1943 (age 80)
Place of birth Kyoto, Kyoto, Empire of 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)
International career
1970 Japan 5 (0)
Managerial career
1981–1983 Mazda
Medal record
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
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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

Club career[edit]

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 Toyo Industries history. He retired in 1976. He played 151 games and scored 16 goals in the league.

National team career[edit]

In December 1970, Nimura was selected 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.[1]

Coaching career[edit]

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.

National team statistics[edit]

[1]

Japan national team
Year Apps Goals
1970 5 0
Total 5 0

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