is a former Japanese football player.
Career College Nishimura attended Kokushikan University in Setagaya, Tokyo from 1997 to 2000, winning the All-Japan Prime Minister Cup.
Professional Nishimura began his professional career with J1 League sides Urawa Reds, but never made a league appearance for the team which finished the 2004 season in second place in J1 League.SOCCER TRANSITION - Made In Japan - Takuro Nishimura He transferred to Urawa's cross-town rivals Omiya Ardija, helping the club achieve promotion from J2 League into J1 League in 2004. He became a regular player as right side back and the club won the 2nd place and was promoted to J2 from 2005. Although his opportunity to play decreased in 2006, he became a regular player again in 2007. However he could hardly play in the match in 2008.
Nishimura signed for Portland Timbers of the USL First Division in April 2009.Portland Timbers Sign Takuro Nishimura On February 11, 2010 Crystal Palace Baltimore announced the signing of Nishimura to a contract for the 2010 season.
In 2011, he returned to Japan and joined J2 club Consadole Sapporo. However he could hardly play in the match and retired end of 2011 season.
National team Nishimura was a part of Japan’s youth national team system, competing at the U-14 level, but has never been called up to the senior Japan national team.
Club statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total1998Kokushikan UniversityFootball League20-201999Football League5020-7020003000-302001Urawa RedsJ1 League000000002002000000002003000000002004000000002004Omiya ArdijaJ2 League15030-1802005J1 League31140814322006120104017020072400050290200800001010United States League Open Cup League Cup Total2009Portland TimbersUSL First Division13000-1302010Crystal Palace BaltimoreD2 Pro League19010-200Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total2011Consadole SapporoJ2 League1010-20 Country Japan9111301811222United States32010-330Total12311401811552
Playing style Small in size but wide flank utility player on and off the ball, Nishimura's creates a wider variety of attacking options for the team. His crosses also provide scoring opportunities.
Honors
Portland Timbers USL First Division Commissioner's Cup (1): 2009
References
External links
Portland Timbers bio Crystal Palace Baltimore bio