Yoshikazu Nonomura (野々村 芳和, Nonomura Yoshikazu, born May 8, 1972) is a former Japanese football player who became chairman of J. League on 31 January 2022.

Yoshikazu Nonomura
野々村 芳和
Personal information
Full name Yoshikazu Nonomura
Date of birth (1972-05-08) May 8, 1972 (age 52)
Place of birth Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1988–1990 Shimizu Higashi High School
1991–1994 Keio University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–1999 JEF United Ichihara 96 (6)
2000–2001 Consadole Sapporo 58 (2)
Total 154 (8)
Medal record
JEF United Ichihara
Runner-up J.League Cup 1998
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

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Nonomura was born in Shizuoka on May 8, 1972. After graduating from Keio University, he joined JEF United Ichihara in 1995. He played many matches as defensive midfielder and right side midfielder from first season. The club won the 2nd place in 1998 J.League Cup. However his opportunity to play decreased in 1999 and he moved to J2 League club Consadole Sapporo in 2000. He played as regular player and the club won the champions in 2000 and was promoted to J1 League from 2001. He retired end of 2001 season.

After retirement

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After retirement, Nonomura became a chairman for Consadole Sapporo (later Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo) in March 2013.[1] In 31 January 2022, Nonomura became a chairman for J. League.[2]

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
1995 JEF United Ichihara J1 League 15 1 1 0 - 16 1
1996 18 0 1 0 13 0 32 0
1997 31 1 2 0 8 0 41 1
1998 23 3 0 0 6 1 29 4
1999 9 1 0 0 0 0 9 1
2000 Consadole Sapporo J2 League 36 2 4 1 2 0 42 3
2001 J1 League 22 0 0 0 1 0 23 0
Total 154 8 8 1 30 1 192 10

References

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  1. ^ soccerdigestweb.com(in Japanese)
  2. ^ "役員改選に関するお知らせ" (Press release). 日本プロサッカーリーグ. 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
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