Masaharu Nishi (西 政治, Nishi Masaharu, born May 29, 1977) is a former Japanese football player.

Masaharu Nishi
西 政治
Personal information
Full name Masaharu Nishi
Date of birth (1977-05-29) May 29, 1977 (age 47)
Place of birth Fukuoka, Japan
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1993–1995 Higashi Fukuoka High School
1999–2002 Chukyo University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996–1998 Avispa Fukuoka 15 (0)
2003 Ventforet Kofu 1 (0)
Total 16 (0)
International career
1997 Japan U-20 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Nishi was born in Fukuoka Prefecture on May 29, 1977. After graduating from high school, he joined his local club Avispa Fukuoka 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 Chukyo University in 1999. After graduating from university, he joined Ventforet Kofu in 2003. However he could hardly play in the match and retired end of 2003 season.

National team career

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

Club statistics

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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
1996 Avispa Fukuoka J1 League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1997 15 0 0 0 1 0 16 0
1998 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2003 Ventforet Kofu J2 League 1 0 - 1 0
Total 16 0 0 0 1 0 1 0

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