Masujiro Nishida

Summary

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

Masujiro Nishida
西田 満寿次郎
Personal information
Full name Masujiro Nishida
Place of birth Empire of Japan
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
Meisei Commercial High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Osaka SC
Managerial career
1923 Japan
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career edit

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

Coaching career edit

In 1923, Nishida became manager for Japan national team for 1923 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]

References edit

  1. ^ Japan Football Association official site(in Japanese)
  2. ^ Japan National Football Team Database