Biography
Who is Norio Omura?
Early life and education
Norio Omura was born in the city of Matsue, Japan. Following his childhood, he attended Juntendo University to further his education. This academic background served as the foundation before he entered the professional sports world.
Professional playing career
In 1992, he began his professional career by joining Yokohama Marinos, which was later renamed Yokohama F. Marinos. During the 1990s, he established himself as a center-back, playing alongside teammate Masami Ihara. His time with the club included several major successes, including winning the 1992 Emperor's Cup, the 1992-93 Asian Cup Winners' Cup, and the 1995 J1 League title. He also contributed to the team's second-place finish in the 2000 J1 League and their victory in the 2001 J.League Cup.
After his lengthy tenure in Yokohama, Norio Omura transferred to Vegalta Sendai in 2002. He later signed with Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2004. As his playing time began to diminish, he moved to the J2 League club Yokohama FC in August 2006. His final professional stop came in 2008 when he joined the Japan Football League side Gainare Tottori. He officially retired from active play at the conclusion of the 2008 season.
International football participation
Norio made his debut for the Japan national football team on May 21, 1995, in a match against Scotland. By 1996, he had secured a regular spot on the roster as a center-back. He participated in every match for Japan during the 1996 Asian Cup tournament.
He continued to represent his country during the 1998 World Cup qualification period. He was eventually selected to play for Japan in the 1998 World Cup held in France. His final international appearance occurred during that tournament in a game against Jamaica. Across his career with the national squad, he played 30 matches and scored four goals.
Coaching and management
Following his retirement as a player, he transitioned into management. In 2013, he took on the role of manager for the club Gainare Tottori. The team struggled with performance throughout that year. He left the position in August 2013 while the club held 20th place out of 22 teams in the league standings.
Birthday and age
Norio Omura was born on September 6, 1969, which makes Norio 57 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Norio shares the date with 68 other famous people.
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