| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Naoko Nishigai | ||
| Date of birth | January 22, 1969 | ||
| Place of birth | Japan | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| ????–1998 | Nikko Securities Dream Ladies | ||
| 1999 | OKI FC Winds | ||
| International career | |||
| 1999 | Japan | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Naoko Nishigai (西貝 尚子, Nishigai Naoko, born January 22, 1969) is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan national team.
Nishigai was born on January 22, 1969. She played for Nikko Securities Dream Ladies and OKI FC Winds. She was selected Best Eleven in 1998 season.
On May 2, 1999, when Nishigai was 30 years old, she debuted for Japan national team against United States. She was a member of Japan for 1999 World Cup. She played 2 games for Japan in 1999. [1]
| Japan national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 |
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