Japan Women

Japan Women's first-choice goalkeeper. Despite standing 170cm, relatively small for a keeper, she compensates with exceptional reflexes and positioning. Comfortable with the ball at her feet, she contributes to build-up play from the back. Joined Manchester City in 2024, quickly establishing herself in the WSL.

A tall goalkeeper produced by JFA Academy Fukushima. After domestic experience with Urawa Reds Ladies and Albirex Niigata Ladies, she moved to Granada CF in Spain's Liga F in 2025. Uses her 173cm frame effectively for aerial duels and possesses solid footwork.

A goalkeeper from INAC Kobe Leonessa. Earned her call-up to the national team through consistent performances in the WE League.

Japan's established right-back. Originally a forward before converting to full-back, she excels in both attacking and defensive duties. After playing for Manchester City, she joined Liverpool on loan in 2025. Known for her pace and crossing ability.

A tall centre-back developed at Urawa Reds Ladies. Moved to AS Roma in 2022, contributing to back-to-back Serie A Femminile titles and earning Best XI honours. Joined Brighton in 2025, bringing aerial prowess and composure in build-up play to the WSL.

A legendary defender who has long served as Nadeshiko Japan's captain. A 2011 World Cup winner, she contributed to consecutive UEFA Women's Champions League titles at Lyon. Her career spans Europe's top clubs including Frankfurt, Bayern Munich, and Roma. Leadership and reading of the game are her greatest assets.

A centre-back from Urawa Reds Ladies. Has established herself in the national team through consistent defensive performances in the WE League. Strong in one-on-one defending with accurate distribution.

A 20-year-old centre-back already a starter at Tottenham in the WSL. After establishing herself at Feyenoord, she signed a four-year deal with Spurs in 2025, earning Player of the Match on debut. Combines physical defending and quick decision-making with excellent distribution and set-piece threat.

An attack-minded full-back. After INAC Kobe, she began her European career at BK Häcken in Sweden before joining Everton in 2025. Scored a stunning long-range goal on debut, showcasing her ability to contribute in both defence and attack.

Played a key role in Beleza's first WE League title, winning the league MVP award. Moved to NWSL expansion side Denver Summit FC in 2026. A versatile player listed as a defender but equally dangerous in attack, with dribbling and intelligent movement as her main strengths.

A full-back produced by JFA Academy Fukushima. Converted from centre-back to wing-back at INAC Kobe, where her speed and stamina transformed her game. After Angel City FC, she now plays for Utah Royals. Known for tireless runs up and down the flank.

A young centre-back developed at Urawa Reds Ladies. Represented Japan at the 2023 World Cup and Paris Olympics. Moved to Everton in 2025, making her debut in the opening-day Merseyside derby. Continues to develop in the WSL with her athleticism and aerial strength.

The 2023 World Cup Golden Boot winner. Excels at finding dangerous spaces and executing quick, direct plays. Operates primarily between central and half-space areas, orchestrating attacks with intelligent movement. Joined Manchester United from Mynavi Sendai in 2023, serving as a key balancer in the WSL.

An attacking midfielder who achieved a personal triple crown in the WE League: Golden Boot, MVP, and Best XI. Built her career at Urawa Reds Ladies before moving to Brighton in 2024. Scored a hat-trick on her WSL debut, showcasing her prolific goal-scoring ability. Pace and clinical finishing are her greatest weapons.

The heartbeat of Nadeshiko Japan's midfield from the anchor role. Delivers incisive vertical passes with excellent situational awareness, and drops between centre-backs to support build-up play. Has scored at Anfield for Liverpool, demonstrating her influence in both halves of the pitch.

One of the WSL's finest midfielders. Glides across the pitch with exceptional ball control and creative vision. Arrived at Manchester City as an attacking playmaker but evolved into a complete midfielder with improved ball-winning ability. Her viral 'Hasegawa Challenge' on social media showcases her world-class technical skills.

A young attacker whose greatest weapons are pace and shooting ability. Excels in acceleration and first-step quickness, thrilling fans with her clinical finishing. Moved from Beleza to Manchester City in 2024, reaching a world-class club just two years after graduating high school.

An attacker armed with sharp movement, clever positioning, and clinical finishing. Joined Chelsea from INAC Kobe, contributing to six consecutive WSL titles. Scored the winning goal in the 2026 Asian Cup final to seal Japan's continental triumph. Now playing at Tottenham to gain more regular minutes.

A box-to-box midfielder combining driving runs with defensive intensity. After moving from West Ham to Everton, she became a vital link in midfield. Showed her big-game mentality by scoring the winner to end Chelsea's unbeaten run.

A young midfielder from JFA Academy Fukushima. Armed with two-footed passing and excellent vision, she has emerged as a key figure at Bayern Munich. Scored in three consecutive Bundesliga matches, demonstrating her eye for goal alongside a combative mentality.

Named NWSL Midfielder of the Year. Moved from Mynavi Sendai to North Carolina Courage, starting all 26 league matches and scoring 11 goals to finish third in the scoring charts. Achieved the youngest hat-trick in NWSL history. Known for her relentless pressing and positional awareness.

A veteran midfielder at INAC Kobe Leonessa. Produced by JFA Academy Fukushima, she played for Vegalta Sendai, Speranza Osaka-Takatsuki, and JEF United before joining INAC Kobe in 2021. Scored three goals in three matches at the U-17 World Cup. Known for her composure on the ball and attacking instincts.

A prolific attacker thriving at Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Bundesliga. After moving from JEF United Chiba Ladies, she showcased her explosive ability by scoring a hat-trick in just four minutes as a substitute. Played a significant role in the club's qualification for the UEFA Women's Champions League.

A striker who won the WE League Golden Boot at Beleza. Joined West Ham in 2023 and immediately established herself as the first-choice centre-forward. Became the inaugural Women's Young Hammer of the Year. Possesses sharp instincts in the box and clinical finishing.

A veteran striker for Nadeshiko Japan. Excels at drifting into half-spaces and executing precise hold-up play, with a powerful shot from the turn. Amassed prolific scoring records at Beleza and INAC Kobe, with European experience at Bayer Leverkusen. Currently playing for Utah Royals in the NWSL.

A young forward developed at Beleza, scoring 14 goals in 49 WE League appearances and contributing to the league title. Experienced two consecutive U-20 World Cup runner-up finishes. Moved to Aston Villa in 2025 to take on the challenge of the WSL.