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Noboru Shimura (志村 謄, Noboru Shimura; born 11 March 1993)[5] is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Port in the Thai League 1. He mainly operates as a defensive midfielder,[6] while being capable of playing as a centre-back as well.[1]

Key Information

Club career

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Montenegro

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Born in Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan, Shimura moved to Montenegrin First League in February 2015.[5] Previously, he had played with university team in his home country.[2] After six-month period with Berane making 11 appearances,[7] he moved to Mornar. Shimura noted 35 appearances in both Montenegrin domestic competitions for the 2015–16 season, scoring a goal in 2–1 away victory over Zeta on 20 November 2015.[8] Next the short spell with Bokelj in 2016 and both of matches in the first qualifying round for 2016–17 UEFA Europa League against Vojvodina he spent on the bench as an unused substitution, Shimura joined Sutjeska Nikšić for the league part of the same season.[8] Playing for the club he noted 31 league matches with 1 goal, as also 7 matches with 1 goal in the Montenegrin Cup,[7] including the final game against Grbalj after which Sutjeska won the competition.[9] Behind the end of a season, he left the club.[10]

Spartak Subotica

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After several season playing in Montenegro, Shimura moved to Serbia and joined Spartak Subotica in summer 2017,[11] penning a three-year professional contract with new club.[12] Shimura made his Serbian SuperLiga debut in opening match of the 2017–18 season, in 2–1 home win versus OFK Bačka under coach Aleksandar Veselinović, when he also noted an assist for a goal.[13] Making an official appearance for Spartak, Shimura became the first Japanese footballer in the club history.[14] Shimura scored his first goal for the club in 2–0 away victory over Rad.[15] As a coincidence, Shimura also scored his next goal for the club in 2–0 win against the same opponent on 18 March 2018.[16] Finally, Shimura scored his third season goal in 2–0 away victory over Vojvodina on 22 April 2018.[17]

Machida Zelvia (loan)

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In February 2019, Shimura return to Japan to join J2 League club Machida Zelvia on loan.

Port

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After seven years at Spartak Subotica, Shimura moved to Southeast Asia to signed with Thai League 1 club Port on 5 June 2023.

Career statistics

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As of 18 January 2026[8]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Berane 2014–15[7] Montenegrin First League 11 0 0 0 — — — 11 0
Mornar 2015–16[7] 30 1 5 0 — — — 35 1
Bokelj 2016–17 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 — 0 0
Sutjeska Nikšić 2016–17[7] 31 1 7 1 — — — 38 2
Spartak Subotica 2017–18[18] Serbian SuperLiga 34 3 1 0 — — — 35 3
2018–19[19] 18 1 2 0 — 6 0 — 26 1
2020–21[20] 34 5 2 1 — — — 36 6
2021–22[21] 30 0 1 0 — — — 31 0
2022–23[22] 31 2 1 0 — — — 32 2
Total 147 11 7 1 0 0 6 0 — 160 12
Port 2023–24 Thai League 1 20 3 1 0 3 1 1[a] 0 — 25 4
2024–25 24 4 0 0 2 0 4[b] 1 — 30 5
2025–26 16 3 0 0 1 0 — 3[c] 0 20 3
Total 60 10 1 0 6 1 5 1 3 0 75 12
Career total 279 23 20 2 6 1 11 1 3 0 319 27
  1. ^ Appearance in AFC Champions League Elite
  2. ^ Appearances in AFC Champions League Two
  3. ^ Appearances in Piala Presiden

Honours

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Club

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Sutjeska Nikšić

Port

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References

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Noboru Shimura

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Noboru Shimura (born 11 March 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Port F.C. in the Thai League 1. Shimura began his professional career in Montenegro, joining FK Mornar Bar on 1 August 2015 and making appearances in the Montenegrin First League during the 2015–16 season. He then moved to FK Bokelj on 8 June 2016, where he played briefly before transferring to FK Sutjeska Nikšić on 18 July 2016. During his time with Sutjeska in the 2016–17 season, he contributed to the team's success in winning the Montenegrin Cup. In July 2017, Shimura signed with Serbian club Spartak Subotica in the , where he established himself as a key player over the next six years, appearing in over 150 matches and occasionally filling in as a centre-back. In , he returned to on loan to side from February to December, providing experience in his home country's domestic leagues. After completing his contract with Spartak in 2023, he joined Port F.C. on a free transfer on 5 June 2023, signing a three-year deal that has seen him become a regular starter in Thailand's top flight.

Background

Early life

Noboru Shimura was born on March 11, 1993, in Kawagoe, , . As a Japanese national, he grew up in the Saitama region during his early years. Publicly available information on his family background remains limited.

Youth career

Shimura developed his football skills during his time at Saitama Heisei High School in Kawagoe, from 2008 to 2010, where he joined the school's soccer club. Prior to high school, Shimura's passion for football was fostered in his hometown of Kawagoe through early training with local youth clubs, including Kawagoe Bachalo and Kawagoe FC. Following his graduation from Saitama Heisei High School in 2011, Shimura transitioned to JAPAN Soccer College, a specialized training academy in that serves as a preparatory program for young players aiming to enter professional football. At the college from 2011 to 2014, he played in Japan's lower-tier leagues as part of the academy team.

Club career

Montenegro

Shimura began his professional career abroad by signing with FK of the on February 28, 2015, following his time with Japan Soccer College in the Japan Hokushin'etsu Football League. In his initial six-month period with the club during the 2014–15 season, he made 11 league appearances, accumulating 990 minutes without scoring a goal, as competed in the lower echelons of the division. Seeking greater opportunities, Shimura transferred to on a free transfer in June 2015. During the 2015–16 season, he became a regular starter, featuring in 30 league matches where he scored one goal, and adding 5 appearances in the Cup without finding the net, totaling over 2,600 minutes in league play as Mornar maintained mid-table status. His performances included a notable goal in league action, contributing to the team's stability in the First League. After a brief one-month stint with FK Bokelj in June–July 2016, during which he was on the bench for their two UEFA Europa League qualifying matches, Shimura moved to FK Sutjeska Nikšić on a free transfer in July 2016. With Sutjeska in the 2016–17 season, he solidified his role in midfield, playing 31 league games with one goal and 7 Montenegro Cup matches in which he scored once, logging over 3,300 minutes across competitions. Shimura's contributions were pivotal in Sutjeska's successful cup campaign, including a start in the final against OFK Grbalj on May 31, 2017, which they won 1–0 to secure the Montenegrin Cup title.

Serbia

In the summer of 2017, Noboru Shimura transferred to from on a free transfer, signing an initial three-year contract that extended his stay in the region following his developmental experience in . During his debut 2017–18 season, Shimura quickly established himself as a regular starter, making 34 appearances with 3 goals and 3 assists while operating primarily as a defensive . His contributions helped Spartak secure a third-place finish in the league, qualifying for European competition the following year. Shimura's role evolved to include centre-back duties at times, bolstering the team's defensive structure through consistent tackling and positional discipline in midfield. From 2018 to 2022, he maintained regular starts across seasons, exemplified by his 2020–21 campaign where he featured in all 34 league matches, scoring a career-high 5 goals for the club and aiding a ninth-place standing. In the 2018–19 season, despite fewer appearances (18 starts), his presence supported Spartak's runners-up position, the club's best in over a decade. Overall, Shimura logged over 140 SuperLiga appearances during his tenure, providing stability in defense and transition play without notable leadership roles such as captaincy. After extensions that prolonged his contract through 2023, Shimura departed Spartak at the end of the 2022–23 season, having played 31 matches with 2 goals and 3 assists in his final year as the team finished 13th. His exit followed the natural expiration of his deal, with no reported disputes, marking the end of a six-year stint that solidified his integration into Serbian football.

Japan (loan)

In February 2019, Noboru Shimura joined club Machida Zelvia on a one-year loan from Serbian club , where he remained under contract, allowing him to return to Japanese football after three years abroad. The move fulfilled a personal dream of competing in the , providing an opportunity to showcase his abilities to domestic audiences and adapt to the league's style following his European experience. Shimura expressed gratitude for the chance to play in and committed to quickly integrating into the team's tactics under manager Go Kuroda while contributing to collective victories. Shimura's time at Zelvia was hampered by injuries, limiting his involvement in a season where the club finished 18th in the , well outside the promotion spots. He made two appearances in league play, totaling 95 minutes without goals or assists, and featured once in the for 90 minutes. A meniscus injury in August 2019 required , sidelining him for much of the latter half of the campaign and preventing a full recovery before the season's end. Despite the challenges, Shimura valued the experience as a milestone, noting the positive exposure to Japanese fans and the supportive environment during his rehabilitation. He highlighted warm encouragement from supporters, which motivated him amid limited playing time, though he later reflected on the regret of not contributing more substantially to the team. The loan concluded on December 31, 2019, with Shimura returning to Spartak Subotica as per the agreement; he thanked Zelvia's fans for their passionate support over the brief stint and expressed hopes for the club's future promotion to J1.

Thailand

In 2023, following his departure from FK Spartak Subotica, Noboru Shimura completed a permanent transfer to Port FC in the Thai League 1 on a free deal, signing a three-year contract that was later extended until June 30, 2026. He was initially deployed as a defensive midfielder, leveraging his European experience in Montenegro and Serbia to provide stability in Port's midfield. Shimura quickly adapted to the Thai League 1, contributing to Port FC's third-place finish in the 2023/24 season with 20 appearances, 3 goals, and 1 assist. In the following 2024/25 campaign, he remained a key fixture, making 24 appearances and scoring 5 goals as Port again secured third position in the league standings. Overall, through October 2025, Shimura had accumulated 51 appearances and 8 goals across these seasons, demonstrating his versatility in breaking up play and contributing offensively with well-timed runs. During the 2024/25 season, Shimura gained valuable international exposure through Port FC's participation in the AFC Champions League Two, where he featured in 4 matches and scored 1 goal, helping the team advance from the group stage before their elimination in the knockout rounds. As of November 2025, Shimura continues to play a pivotal role in Port FC's 2025/26 campaign, starting in 11 matches with 1 goal and 2 assists, maintaining solid form without reported injuries.

Career statistics and honours

Career statistics

Noboru Shimura has primarily played as a , with occasional appearances as a centre-back throughout his career. The following tables detail his professional appearances, goals, assists, yellow cards, and red cards across clubs and competitions, aggregated by season where applicable. Data includes domestic leagues, cups, and continental matches up to November 14, 2025.

Montenegro (2014–2017)

SeasonClubCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed Cards
14/15110000
Total110000
SeasonClubCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed Cards
15/16301031
15/16Montenegro Cup50000
Total351031
SeasonClubCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed Cards
16/17311230
16/17Montenegro Cup71020
Total382250

Serbia (2017–2023)

SeasonClubCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed Cards
17/18343560
17/18SuperLiga Play-Offs10000
17/18Kup Srbije10000
Total363560
SeasonClubCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed Cards
18/19181000
18/19SuperLiga Play-Offs20000
18/19UEFA Europa League Qualifying60120
18/19Kup Srbije20000
Total281120
SeasonClubCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed Cards
19/2000000
19/20Kup Srbije00000
Total00000
SeasonClubCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed Cards
20/21345380
20/21SuperLiga Play-Offs21010
20/21Kup Srbije21010
Total3873100
SeasonClubCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed Cards
21/22260460
21/22SuperLiga Play-Offs10000
21/22SuperLiga Relegation Round40010
21/22Kup Srbije10000
Total320470
SeasonClubCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed Cards
22/23281370
22/23SuperLiga Play-Offs10000
22/23SuperLiga Relegation Round31011
22/23Kup Srbije10000
Total332381

Japan (loan, 2019)

SeasonClubCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed Cards
2019Machida ZelviaJ2 League20000
2019Machida ZelviaEmperor's Cup10000
Total30000

Thailand (2023–present)

SeasonClubCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed Cards
23/24Port FCThai League 12031100
23/24Port FCThai League Cup31000
23/24Port FCThai FA Cup10000
23/24Port FCAFC Champions League Two Qualifying10000
Total2541100
SeasonClubCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed Cards
24/25245050
24/25Thai League Cup30000
24/25AFC Champions League Two41010
Total316060
SeasonClubCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed Cards
25/26101130
Total101130

Career Totals (as of November 14, 2025)

CategoryAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed Cards
Overall3132621602
Statistics sourced from Transfermarkt.

Honours

During his tenure with FK Sutjeska Nikšić in the 2016/17 season, Shimura contributed to the team's success in the Montenegrin Cup, appearing in seven matches including the final. The club defeated OFK Grbalj 1–0 in the final on 31 May 2017 at the Gradski stadion in Nikšić, securing their second Cup title. Shimura, playing as a defensive midfielder, started in the decisive match and helped maintain a clean sheet after Darko Nikac's goal in the 84th minute. Shimura has not won any other major team honours in his career as of 2025. With , the team finished third in the , a strong performance that qualified them for continental competition but yielded no trophies. In the 2024/25 season, finished fourth.

References

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  2. https://www.footballdatabase.eu/en/player/details/255757-noboru-shimura
  3. https://m.aiscore.com/player-noboru-shimura/l6kegiv2ezfl75d
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  5. https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe413602/noboru-shimura/
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  7. https://www.bdfutbol.com/en/j/j707658.html
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  11. https://web.gekisaka.jp/player/?47865-47865-jp
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  29. https://www.oddsportal.com/football/thailand/thai-league-1-2023-2024/standings/
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