Shugo Nishikawa

Shugo Nishikawa (西川 周吾, Nishikawa Shugo, born May 27, 1977) is a former Japanese footballer. He is the current head coach of the Hokuriku University soccer team.

Shugo Nishikawa
西川 周吾

Personal information
Full name	Shugo Nishikawa
Date of birth	(1977-05-27) May 27, 1977
Place of birth	Ishikawa, Japan
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
1993–1995	Shimizu Commercial High School
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1996–1999	University of Tsukuba
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2000	Mito HollyHock	17	(0)
2003	Kanazawa SC	10	(4)
2004–2007	Ferverosa Ishikawa Hakusan FC
Total		27	(4)
Managerial career
2019–	Hokuriku University
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Nishikawa was born in Ishikawa Prefecture on May 27, 1977. After graduating from the University of Tsukuba, he joined newly promoted to J2 League club, Mito HollyHock in 2000. He became a regular in the starting line-up. However in July, he fell out of favour and left the club in September. In 2003, he joined his local club Kanazawa SC in Regional Leagues. In 2004, he moved to Regional Leagues club Matto FC (later Ferverosa Ishikawa Hakusan FC). He played many matches until 2006. He retired at the end of the 2007 season.

Club statistics

Club performance			League		Cup		League Cup		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Japan			League		Emperor's Cup		J.League Cup		Total
2000	Mito HollyHock	J2 League	17	0	0	0	1	0	18	0
2003	Kanazawa SC	Regional Leagues	10	4	0	0	0	0	10	4
Total			27	4	0	0	1	0	28	4

External links

• Shugo Nishikawa at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)