Teruo Nimura

is a former Japanese football player. He played for the Japan national team.

Teruo Nimura

Personal information
Full name	Teruo Nimura
Date of birth	(1943-05-02) May 2, 1943
Place of birth	Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Playing position	Midfielder
Youth career
1959–1961	Yamashiro High School
1962–1965	Waseda University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1966–1976	Toyo Industries	151	(16)
Total		151	(16)
National team
1970	Japan	5	(0)
Teams managed
1981–1983	Mazda
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

Nimura was born in Kyoto on May 2, 1943. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined Toyo Industries in 1966. The club won Japan Soccer League champions 4 times (1966, 1967, 1968, 1970) and Emperor's Cup 2 times (1967, 1969). This was the greatest era in the club history. He retired in 1976. He played 151 games and scored 16 goals in the league.

In December 1970, Nimura was selected the Japan national team for 1970 Asian Games. At this competition, on December 10, he debuted against Malaysia. He played 5 games for Japan in 1970.

After retirement, Nimura became a manager for Mazda (former Toyo Industries) as Aritatsu Ogi successor in 1981. However, in 1983 season, the club finished at the bottom place and was relegated to Division 2 first time. He resigned end of 1983 season.

Statistics

Japan national team
Year	Apps	Goals
1970	5	0
Total	5	0