Norio Omura

is a Japanese former football player and manager. He played for the Japan national team from 1995 to 1998.

Club career

Omura was born in Matsue, Japan on September 6, 1969. After graduating from Juntendo University, he joined Yokohama Marinos (later Yokohama F. Marinos) in 1992. In the 1990s, he played center-back with Japan national team player Masami Ihara. The club won the champions 1992 Emperor's Cup. In Asia, the club won the 1992–93 Asian Cup Winners' Cup and in 1995 the J1 League. In 2000s, the club won second place at the 2000 J1 League and the champions at the 2001 J.League Cup. He moved to Vegalta Sendai in 2002 and Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2004. In 2006, his opportunity to play decreased and he moved to J2 League club Yokohama FC in August 2006. In 2008, he moved to Japan Football League club Gainare Tottori. He retired end of 2008 season.

International career

On May 21, 1995, Omura debuted for the Japan national team against Scotland. In 1996, he became a regular player and played center-back with club teammate Masami Ihara. He also played each of Japan's matches at the 1996 Asian Cup. In 1997, although he played at 1998 World Cup qualification, his opportunity to play decreased. In 1998, he played for Japan at the 1998 World Cup. He played in one game against Jamaica instead of Eisuke Nakanishi for suspension. This match was his last game for Japan. He played 30 games and scored four goals for Japan until 1998.

Coaching career

In 2013, Omura became a manager for Gainare Tottori. However the club performed poorly that year. He was sacked in August 2013, when Gainare was in 20th place of 22 clubs.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Emperor's Cup		J.League Cup		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Yokohama F. MarinosTemplate:Efn	1992	J1 League	–		4	1	1	1	5	2
	1993		29	0	3	0	3	0	35	0
	1994		33	3	4	1	3	2	40	6
	1995		43	5	2	1	–		45	6
	1996		24	5	1	0	14	4	39	9
	1997		9	0	2	0	0	0	11	0
	1998		32	3	1	0	0	0	33	3
	1999		27	3	3	0	6	0	36	3
	2000		30	2	3	2	6	2	39	6
	2001		21	1	0	0	5	0	26	1
Vegalta Sendai	2002	J1 League	28	4	2	0	5	0	35	4
	2003		20	0	1	0	5	0	26	0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima	2004	J1 League	25	3	1	0	5	1	31	4
	2005		33	0	2	0	5	0	40	0
	2006		9	0	0	0	1	0	10	0
Yokohama FC	2006	J2 League	15	1	0	0	–		15	1
	2007	J1 League	18	0	2	0	1	0	21	0
Gainare Tottori	2008	Football League	17	0	0	0	–		17	0
Career total			413	30	31	5	60	10	504	45

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Japan	1995	4	0
	1996	12	2
	1997	10	2
	1998	4	0
Total		30	4

Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Omura goal.

List of international goals scored by Norio Omura

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1	19 February 1996	Hong Kong Stadium, Wan Chai, Hong Kong	{{ Template:Yesno	alias = Poland	flag alias = Flag of Poland.svg	flag alias-state = Flag of Poland (with coat of arms).svg	flag alias-1815 = Flag of the Congress of Poland.svg	flag alias-1919 = Flag of Poland (1919-1928).svg	flag alias-1928 = Flag of Poland (1928–1980).svg	flag alias-1955 = Flag of Poland (with coat of arms, 1955-1980).svg	flag alias-1980 = Flag of Poland (with coat of arms, 1980-1990).svg	flag alias-1990 = Flag of Poland (with coat of arms).svg	flag alias-naval = PL navy flag IIIRP.svg	border-naval =	flag alias-naval-1919 = Naval Ensign of IIRP v1.svg	border-naval-1919 =	flag alias-naval-1946 = Naval Ensign of PRL v1.svg	border-naval-1946 =	flag alias-naval-auxiliary = Flaga pomocniczych jednostek pływających Polskiej Marynarki Wojennej.svg	flag alias-naval-auxiliary-1955 = POL Bandera pjp PRL v1.svg	link alias-naval = Polish Navy	flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Poland.svg	border-navy =	link alias-navy = Polish Navy	flag alias-marines = Flag of the Polish Land Forces.svg	border-marines =	link alias-marines = Polish 7th Coastal Defense Brigade	flag alias-air force = Flag of the Polish Air Force.svg	border-air force =	link alias-air force = Polish Air Force	flag alias-army = Flag of the Polish Land Forces.svg	border-army =	link alias-army = Polish Land Forces	size =	size flag alias-naval = 25px	size flag alias-naval-1919 = 25px	size flag alias-naval-1946 = 25px	size flag alias-air force = 25px	name =	altlink = national football team	variant = }} || || align="center"|5–0 || 1996 Carlsberg Cup
2	22 February 1996	Hong Kong Stadium, Wan Chai, Hong Kong	{{ Template:Yesno	alias = Sweden	flag alias = Flag of Sweden.svg	flag alias-army = Naval Ensign of Sweden.svg	flag alias-air force =Naval Ensign of Sweden.svg	flag alias-1818 = Swedish and Norwegian merchant flag 1818-1844.svg	flag alias-1844 = Swedish civil ensign (1844–1905).svg	flag alias-1905 = Flag of Sweden (pre-1906).svg	flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Sweden.svg	flag alias-naval-1844 = Naval Ensign of Sweden (1844-1905).svg	flag alias-naval-1815 = Ensign of Sweden and Norway (1815–1844).svg	link alias-army = Swedish Army	link alias-air force = Swedish Air Force	link alias-naval = Swedish Navy	flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Sweden.svg	link alias-navy = Swedish Navy	link alias-football = Sweden men's national football team	border-army =	border-air force =	border-naval =	border-navy =	border-naval-1815 =	border-naval-1844 =	size =	name =	altlink = national football team	altvar = football	variant = }} || || align="center"|1–1 || 1996 Carlsberg Cup
3	23 March 1997	Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman	{{ Template:Yesno	alias = Oman	flag alias = Flag of Oman.svg	flag alias-1970 = Old Flag of Oman.svg	link alias-military = Sultan of Oman's Armed Forces	flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Oman.svg	link alias-naval = Royal Navy of Oman	flag alias-air force=Air Force Ensign of Oman.svg	link alias-air force=Royal Air Force of Oman	flag alias-army = Royal Army of Oman Flag.svg	link alias-army = Royal Army of Oman	flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Oman.svg	link alias-navy = Royal Navy of Oman	size =	name =	altlink = national football team	variant = }} || || align="center"|1–0 || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
4	27 March 1997	Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman	{{ Template:Yesno	alias = Nepal	flag alias = Flag of Nepal.svg	flag alias-old = Flag of Nepal (1775–1962).svg	flag alias-1930 = Flag of Nepal (1775–1962).svg	flag alias-1768 = Flag of Nepal (19th century).svg	flag alias-1856 = Flag of Nepal (1856-c.1930).svg	link alias-army = Nepali Army	border =	size =	size flag alias = 24x20px	size flag alias-old = 24x20px	size flag alias-1930 = 24x20px	size flag alias-1768 = 24px	size flag alias-1856 = 24x20px	sizebig flag alias = x27px	sizebig flag alias-old = x27px	sizebig flag alias-1930 = x27px	sizebig flag alias-1768 = x30px	sizebig flag alias-1856 = x27px	name =	altlink = national football team	variant = }} || || align="center"|6–0 || 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification

Managerial statistics

Team	From	To	Record
			G	W	D	L	Win %
Gainare Tottori	2013	2013
Total

Honours

J - League: 1995

Emperor's Cup: 2001

J - League Cup: 2001

Asian Cup Winner's Cup: 1992, 1993

External links

• Template:PAGENAMEBASE – FIFA competition record (archived)Template:EditAtWikidataTemplate:WikidataCheck
• Japan National Football Team Database
• Template:J.League player
• Template:J.League manager

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