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Kenta Nishioka

Kenta Nishioka is a Japanese former football midfielder who played for Mito HollyHock, Ang Thong FC, and Kagoshima United FC, and is now a coach for Kagoshima United FC's U-15 team.

1. Overview

Kenta Nishioka (西岡 謙太Nishioka KentaJapanese, born April 15, 1987) is a Japanese former football player and current coach. He played primarily as a midfielder during his professional career, which included stints with Mito HollyHock, Ang Thong FC, and Kagoshima United FC. Following his retirement from playing in 2019, Nishioka transitioned into coaching, taking on the role of head coach for Kagoshima United FC's U-15 academy team.

2. Personal Life

Kenta Nishioka's personal background includes his birthplace and early education, which laid the foundation for his football career.

2.1. Birth and Background

Kenta Nishioka was born on April 15, 1987, in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. He stands at 68 in (173 cm) tall and weighs 152 lb (69 kg). His dominant foot is his right foot.

2.2. Education and Youth Career

Nishioka's early football development began during his elementary school years at Matsuyama Ishite Elementary School. He continued his youth career at Teijin Soccer School from 2001 to 2002, while attending Matsuyama Nishi Junior High School. He then played for Kagoshima Jitsugyo High School from 2003 to 2005. During his second year at Kagoshima Jitsugyo High School, Nishioka achieved a notable feat in the semi-finals of the National High School Soccer Championship against Kunimi High School. He scored a "super long shot" from approximately 164 ft (50 m) away, with the ball reaching a maximum altitude of about 98 ft (30 m) as it arced into the goal. Following his high school career, Nishioka played for Kansai University's football team from 2006 to 2009.

3. Playing Career

Kenta Nishioka's professional playing career spanned nearly a decade, primarily in Japan's J.League, with a brief period in Thailand.

3.1. Mito HollyHock

Nishioka began his professional career with Mito HollyHock, joining the club in 2010. He played for Mito HollyHock in the J2 League for five seasons, from 2010 to 2014. During his tenure with the club, he made a total of 149 league appearances, scoring 5 goals. His time at Mito HollyHock established him as a consistent presence in the J2 League.

3.2. Ang Thong FC

In 2015, Nishioka moved to Thailand to play for Ang Thong FC, a club competing in the Thai Division 1 League. His spell with the Thai club was brief, and specific statistics for his appearances and goals during this period are not detailed in available records.

3.3. Kagoshima United FC

Nishioka returned to Japan in September 2016, signing with Kagoshima United FC. He played for Kagoshima United FC for four seasons, from 2016 to 2019. Initially, he competed with the club in the J3 League from 2016 to 2018. In 2019, Kagoshima United FC was promoted to the J2 League, where Nishioka made 2 appearances before concluding his playing career at the end of the season. In total, he made 36 league appearances for Kagoshima United FC, scoring 1 goal.

3.4. Position

Throughout his professional football career, Kenta Nishioka primarily played as a midfielder (MF).

4. Career Statistics

The following table details Kenta Nishioka's career statistics, including his time at Kansai University and his professional club career.

Club performanceLeagueEmperor's CupJ.League CupTotal
SeasonClubLeagueAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Japan (University)Emperor's CupTotal
2009Kansai University-13021-151
Japan (Professional)LeagueEmperor's CupLeague CupTotal
2010Mito HollyHockJ2 League18000-180
201138030-410
201235220-372
201337210-382
201421110-221
Thailand (Professional)LeagueCupLeague CupTotal
2015Ang Thong FCDiv1
Japan (Professional)LeagueEmperor's CupLeague CupTotal
2016Kagoshima United FCJ3 League4000-40
20179000-90
201821110-221
2019J2 League2010-30
Career total (Professional)185690001946
Grand total (incl. university)1986111002097

5. Post-retirement Career

Kenta Nishioka officially retired from professional football on January 8, 2020, following the conclusion of the 2019 season. Upon his retirement, he was appointed as the head coach of Kagoshima United FC's U-15 academy team, marking his transition into a coaching role within the same club where he ended his playing career.