Bunji Kimura (木村 文治, Kimura Bunji, born August 27, 1944) is a former Japanese football player and manager.

Bunji Kimura
木村 文治
Personal information
Full name Bunji Kimura
Date of birth (1944-07-27) July 27, 1944 (age 80)
Place of birth Kyoto, Japan
Youth career
Osaka University of Economics
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1968–1973 Yanmar Diesel 72 (2)
Total 72 (2)
Managerial career
1983–1991 Kyoto Shiko
1995 Yokohama Flügels
1999 Kyoto Purple Sanga (caretaker)
2003 Kyoto Purple Sanga (caretaker)
2007–2010 FC Suzuka Rampole
Medal record
Yanmar Diesel
Winner Japan Soccer League 1971
Runner-up Japan Soccer League 1968
Runner-up Japan Soccer League 1972
Winner Emperor's Cup 1968
Winner Emperor's Cup 1970
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1971
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1972
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

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Kimura was born in Kyoto Prefecture on July 27, 1944. After graduating from Osaka University of Economics, he joined Yanmar Diesel in 1968. He retired in 1973.

Coaching career

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After retirement, Kimura became a manager for his local club Kyoto Shiko (later Kyoto Purple Sanga) in 1982. In 1991, he became an assistant coach under Shu Kamo at Yokohama Flügels. End of 1994 season, Kamo signed Japan national team manager, Kimura was promoted to manager. During 1995 season, he resigned and remained the club as a staff. End of 1998 season the club was disbanded due to financial strain. He moved to Kyoto Purple Sanga. He also managed as caretaker manager in 1999 and 2003. In June 2004, he left the club. In 2007, he became a manager for FC Suzuka Rampole. In August 2010, he was dismissed.

Managerial statistics

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Team From To Record
G W D L Win %
Yokohama Flügels 1995 1995 14 4 0 10 028.57
Kyoto Purple Sanga 2003 2003 4 0 1 3 000.00
Total 18 4 1 13 022.22

References

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  1. ^ J.League Data Site(in Japanese)
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