is a former

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player who became chairman of J. League on 31 January 2022.

Playing career

Nonomura was born in Shizuoka on May 8, 1972. After graduating from

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, he joined

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in 1995. He played many matches as defensive

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and right side midfielder from first season. The club won the 2nd place in

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. However his opportunity to play decreased in 1999 and he moved to

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club

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in 2000. He played as regular player and the club won the champions in 2000 and was promoted to

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from 2001. He retired end of 2001 season.

After retirement

After retirement, Nonomura became a chairman for

(later ''Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo'') in March 2013. In 31 January 2022, Nonomura became a chairman for J. League.

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* * * 1972 births Living people Keio University alumni Japanese men's footballers J1 League players J2 League players JEF United Chiba players Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo players Men's association football midfielders Association football people from Shizuoka (city) 20th-century Japanese sportsmen {{Japan-footy-midfielder-1970s-stub