is a former Japanese football player and manager. Playing career Kimura was born in Fuchu, Hiroshima on April 4, 1957. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined his local club Mazda (later Sanfrecce Hiroshima) in 1983. He retired in 1988. Coaching career After retirement, Kimura started coaching career at Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 1995. He became an assistant coach for top team and manager for youth team. In July 2002, he was promoted manager as Gadzhi Gadzhiyev successor, but he resigned end of season. In 2005, he moved to TEPCO Mareeze, but he resigned in 2006. He also managed FC Gifu (2011) and FC Imabari (2012-2015). Managerial statistics References External links 1957 births Living people Waseda University alumni Association football people from Hiroshima Prefecture Japanese footballers Japan Soccer League players Sanfrecce Hiroshima players Japanese football managers J1 League managers J2 League managers Sanfrecce Hiroshima managers FC Gifu managers FC Imabari managers Association football midfielders