Teppei Nishiyama
is a former Japanese football player. Playing career Nishiyama was born in Kashiwa on February 22, 1975. After dropped out from high school, he moved to Brazil and joined Criciúma in 1992. In 1993, he returned to Japan and joined Fujita Industries (later Bellmare Hiratsuka). He debuted in 1994 and played many matches as offensive midfielder and forward. The club won the champions 1994 Emperor's Cup and 1995 Asian Cup Winners' Cup. However his opportunity to play decreased in 1999. In 2000, he moved to J2 League club Montedio Yamagata. He played as regular player in 2 seasons. In 2002, he moved to J2 club Oita Trinita. In 2002, he played as regular player and the club won the champions and was promoted to J1 League from 2003. From 2003, although he lost regular position, he played many matches as substitutes. In 2008, the club won the champions J.League Cup first major title in club history. However his opportunity to play decreased in 2009 and the club was relegated to J2 end of 2009 season. He retired end of 2009 season. Club statistics Honors and awards Team Emperor's Cup Winner - 1994 J.League Cup Winner - 2008 Asian Cup Winners' Cup Winner - 1995 References External links Profile at Oita Trinita 1975 births Living people People from Kashiwa Association football people from Chiba Prefecture Japanese men's footballers J1 League players J2 League players Japan Football League (1992–1998) players Shonan Bellmare players Montedio Yamagata players Oita Trinita players Men's association football midfielders