Ren Nishida is a forward from Kanagawa, Japan, who competes for the University of Rio Grande.

Prior to coming to the United States, Nishida attended Tokai Sagami High School, where he was part of a squad that reached the semifinals of the 2024 All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

In 2025, Nishida appeared in 14 matches for Rio Grande during the collegiate season.

Nishida will continue his career with Cleveland SC, where he is set to feature in the attack during the 2026 NPSL season.