Nobuhiro Shiba
Playing career. Shiba was born in Osaka Prefecture on April 18, 1974. After graduating from Fukuoka University, he joined Japan Football League club Oita Trinity in 1997. He played as center back in 2 seasons. In 1999, he moved to newly was promoted to J2 League club, Albirex Niigata. He became a regular player as center back. However his opportunity to play decreased from 2001. In 2003, he moved to Japanese Regional Leagues club Thespa Kusatsu. He retired end of 2003 season.