18 soccer women's "Nadeshiko Japan" Tokyo Olympics representatives unofficially decided

Eighteen members of "Nadeshiko Japan", the Japan national football team for the Tokyo Olympics, were announced, and ace Mana Iwabuchi and captain Saki Kumagai were selected.

Asako Takakura, the coach of Nadeshiko Japan, who is aiming for the first gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, held a press conference in Chiba City on the 18th and announced 18 national team players.

The 23-year-old, who has participated in the Olympics, such as ace Iwabuchi and captain Kumagai, has scored two goals in the warm-up game against Ukraine on the 10th of this month. New strengths such as Yuzuho Shiokoshi have also been pulled out.

Manager Takakura said, "I have been observing the performance and feelings of the players so far. I was worried about it, but I think that a team that will win the gold medal will be completed. I want to fight as hard as I can to make a big difference. "

In the Tokyo Olympics soccer girls, 12 teams will be divided into 3 groups to play in the qualifying league in a round-robin manner, and the top 2 teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals.

Nadeshiko Japan will face the first match of the qualifying league with Canada on the 21st of next month in Sapporo City prior to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

18 people who have been nominated as members of "Nadeshiko Japan"

There are 18 people who have been nominated as members of "Nadeshiko Japan", the Japan national team for soccer girls at the Tokyo Olympics.

▽ There are two goalkeepers.

Sakiko Ikeda of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds and Ayaka Yamashita of INAC Kobe Leonessa.

▽ There are 6 defenders.

Saki Kumagai of Bayern Munich, Germany's first division league.

Risa Shimizu of Nippon TV Verdy Bella, Asato Miyagawa, and Nanami Kitamura.

Moeka Minami of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds.

Saori Takarada of the American league spirit.

▽ There are 6 midfielders.

INAC Kobe Leonessa's Emi Nakajima and Hina Sugita.

Yui Hasegawa of Milan, the first division of Italy.

Narumi Miura and Jun Endo of Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Bella.

And Yuzuho Shiokoshi of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds.

▽ There are 4 forwards.

Yuika Sugasawa of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds.

Mana Iwabuchi of Arsenal, England Super League.

Mina Tanaka of INAC Kobe Leonessa.

Yuka Momiki from the American League, Olive Reign.

Goalkeeper Sakiko Ikeda

Goalkeeper Sakiko Ikeda is 28 years old from Saitama City.

I belonged to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds and was appointed as the representative of the Olympic Games for the first time.

Although he is 1 meter and 68 centimeters tall and small as a goalkeeper, he has the ability to predict the opponent's attack and his quick judgment.

Asako Takakura has been selected as the Japanese national team since he took office, and he has participated in 18 games so far.

Goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita

Goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita is 25 years old from Adachi-ku, Tokyo.

I belong to INAC Kobe Leonessa, and I was appointed as the representative of the Olympic Games for the first time.

Since I changed from a forward to a goalkeeper when I was in the first year of high school, I have a high level of skill at my feet, and I am good at playing that can quickly lead to attacks with high physical strength and accurate kicks.

Under the supervision of Asako Takakura, he has won the regular national team and has participated in 40 games so far.

In the adult World Cup France tournament, he participated fully in all Japanese games and contributed to the advancement to the final tournament.

Defender Saki Kumagai

Defender Saki Kumagai is 30 years old from Sapporo.

Belonging to Bayern Munich, a strong player in the German first division league, this is the second time that the Olympic team has been nominated for the first time in two tournaments.

At the 2012 London Games, when Japan won the silver medal, he participated in all games at the young age of 21 and contributed to Japan's breakthrough.

In addition to being 1 meter and 73 centimeters tall, he has been selected as a representative of Japan since he was in the second year of high school because of his center back, which has the strength of a body that is not defeated.

Since Asako Takakura took office, he has been the centerpiece of the team, including being appointed captain.

In Lyon, the powerhouse of the first division of France, to which he belonged until last season, he has won the regular competition with the top players from overseas and has won the women's champions league for the fifth consecutive time, and is active on the world stage.

Defender Risa Shimizu

Defender Risa Shimizu is 25 years old from Kobe.

Belonging to Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Bella, I was appointed as the representative of the Olympic Games for the first time.

Taking advantage of his abundant amount of exercise, he has been playing an active role as an immovable right side back, with a characteristic of playing that actively goes up to the front line and thickens the attack.

Under the direction of Asako Takakura, he has participated in 37 games, which is almost all games since 2018, and has scored one goal.

At the World Cup France tournament, he participated in all games in Japan and contributed to the advancement to the final tournament.

Defender Asato Miyagawa

Defender Asato Miyagawa is 23 years old from Yokohama.

Belonging to Nippon TV Verdy Bella, I was appointed as the representative of the Olympic Games for the first time.

With a high level of skill that allows you to kick an accurate kick with either your left or right foot, you can handle not only defensive positions such as side back and center back, but also aggressive midfield positions.

So far, he has participated in the World Cup of each upbringing age, and under the direction of Asako Takakura, he won the tournament under the age of 17 in 2014.

In 2018, he participated in all games under the age of 20 and contributed to Japan's first victory.

He has participated in 14 games for the Japanese national team and was selected as the final member of the adult World Cup France tournament.

Defender Moeka Minami

Defender Moeka Minami is 22 years old from Yoshikawa City, Saitama Prefecture.

I belong to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds, and I was appointed as the representative of the Olympic Games for the first time.

It is a center back that is good at aerial combat that makes the best use of the physique of 1 meter 72 cm in height, and it is also good at predicting the movement of the opponent.

So far, he has participated in the World Cup of each upbringing age as a captain, and in 2014 he won the tournament under the age of 17 under the direction of Asako Takakura, and last year he won the tournament under the age of 20.

The Japanese national team has participated in 15 games and scored one goal, and has also participated in one game at the adult World Cup France tournament.

Defender Nanami Kitamura

Defender Nanami Kitamura is 21 years old from Osaka.

This is the first time that I belong to Nippon TV Verdy Bella and have been appointed as the representative of the Olympic Games.

I am good at playing by sending a pass that breaks through the side with a dribble that makes the best use of the speed of the characteristic and creates an accurate cross ball and a deciding machine.

In 2018, he contributed to Japan's first victory in the World Cup under the age of 20.

While participating in only three games for the Japanese national team, he quickly emerged as a new force for the left side back, such as responding to the starting lineup with accurate play.

Defender Saori Takarada

Defender Saori Takarada is 21 years old from Tateyama Town, Toyama Prefecture.

Belonging to the spirit of the American League, I was appointed as the representative of the Olympic Games for the first time.

In the World Cup under the age of 20, which Japan won for the first time in 2018, he scored 5 goals and was ranked 3rd in the scoring ranking.

In addition, he has been active as a striker for a long time, such as being convened as a forward at the World Cup France tournament the following year.

At the representative training camp in October last year, manager Asako Takakura converted to center back and requested the manager of the American team who transferred at the end of the year to "appoint him as a defender to become a member at the Tokyo Olympics."

With a physique that is not defeated by 1 meter and 70 centimeters and an accurate long pass to the front line, it shows a stable defense and is expected to play an active role as a pillar of defense.

Midfielder Emi Nakajima

Midfielder Emi Nakajima is 30 years old from Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture.

I belong to INAC Kobe Leonessa, and I was appointed as the representative of the Olympic Games for the first time.

In addition to a pass that makes use of the skillful technique of your feet, it has a middle shot that you can aim from anywhere.

The Japanese national team has participated in 85 games and scored 14 goals.

At the World Cup France tournament, he participated in all games in Japan and contributed to the advancement to the final tournament.

Since Asako Takakura took office, he has been appointed in almost all games and has a lot of trust, and he is expected to play an active role as a core player.

Midfielder Yui Hasegawa

Midfielder Yui Hasegawa is 24 years old from Sendai.

I belong to Milan of the Italian 1st division league, and I was appointed as the representative of the Olympic Games for the first time.

It is a Japanese command tower that has excellent foot technology and assembles attacks with speedy dribbles and accurate passes.

He has participated in World Cups of various ages, and under the direction of Asako Takakura, he won the tournament under the age of 17 in 2014 and finished third in the tournament under the age of 20 in 2016.

The Japanese national team has participated in 46 games and scored 11 goals.

He participated in three games at the World Cup France tournament, and played an active part in the final tournament, scoring one point from the powerful Netherlands.

Midfielder Hina Sugita

Midfielder Hina Sugita is 24 years old from Kitakyushu.

I belong to INAC Kobe Leonessa, and I was appointed as the representative of the Olympic Games for the first time.

A player who can handle anywhere in the middle of the game, he is good at developing attacks after stealing the opponent's ball, and has an accurate pass and unexpected gimmicks.

Under the supervision of Asako Takakura, he participated in the World Cup in the upbringing age, won the tournament under the age of 17 in 2014, finished third in the tournament under the age of 20 in 2016, and was selected as the best player in each tournament. I did.

The Japanese national team has participated in 23 games and scored 2 goals, and at the World Cup France tournament, he participated fully in all games in Japan and contributed to the advancement to the final tournament.

Midfielder Narumi Miura

Midfielder Narumi Miura is 24 years old from Kawasaki City.

Belonging to Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Bella, I was appointed as the representative of the Olympic Games for the first time.

In addition to accurate positioning, the strength of the ball is a characteristic of the midfield defensive position, Volunteer, but you can also handle the defender.

Kaoru Mitoma, a Japanese national team player under the age of 24, was a childhood friend, and Takefusa Kubo was a teammate when he was in elementary school.

He has participated in 24 games for the Japanese national team, and at the World Cup France tournament, he participated in all games in Japan and contributed to the advancement to the final tournament.

Midfielder Yuzuho Shiokoshi

Midfielder Yuzuho Shiokoshi is 23 years old from Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture.

This is the first time that I belong to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds and have been appointed as the representative of the Olympic Games.

He is a dexterous player who has both speed and high skill and can handle not only the midfield but also the side back.

Under the direction of Asako Takakura, she finished third in the 2016 World Cup under the age of 20.

The Japanese national team made their debut in the warm-up game against Ukraine on the 10th of this month and scored two points.

It was selected by participating in only three games of the national team.

Midfielder Jun Endo

Midfielder Jun Endo is 21 years old from Shirakawa City, Fukushima Prefecture.

I belong to Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Bella, and this time I was appointed as the representative of the Olympic Games for the first time.

He is one of the few left-handed players and is good at attacking the front and sides with speedy dribbling.

Although he is a player with a strong attack, he has been appointed in the left side back and has been practicing defense.

At the adult World Cup France tournament, he became a member at the youngest age of 19 in the team and participated in three games.

Last year, the condition dropped and there was a time when he was not called to the national team, but he gradually recovered, and in the warm-up game against Mexico held on the 13th of this month, he scored a goal while participating in the middle and appealed, and this time he became a member. I played it.

Forward Yuika Sugasawa

Forward Yuika Sugasawa is 30 years old from Chiba City.

This is the first time that I belong to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds and have been appointed as the representative of the Olympic Games.

Taking advantage of the height of 1 meter 68 cm, it has post play and heading shoots.

While many players have the technique and speed of their feet, it is expected to play a role in changing the attack.

At the World Cup France tournament, he participated in all games in Japan and scored one point, contributing to the advancement to the final tournament.

Forward Mana Iwabuchi

Forward Mana Iwabuchi is 28 years old from Musashino City, Tokyo.

I belong to the Arsenal of the England Super League.

This is the second time that Japan has been nominated to represent the Olympics in two tournaments, and at the 2012 London Games, where Japan won the silver medal, he participated in three games at the young age of 19.

Despite its small height of 1 meter and 56 centimeters, it has a sharp dribble breakthrough and high deciding power.

He has been selected as the Japanese national team since he was 16 years old and has been active as an ace for a long time. He has participated in 77 games and has scored 35 goals.

At the World Cup France tournament, he participated in all games in Japan and scored one goal, contributing to the advancement to the final tournament.

Forward Mina Tanaka

Forward Mina Tanaka was 27 years old and lived in Thailand as a child at INAC Kobe Leonessa.

For the first time, I was appointed as the representative of the Olympics.

He is good at dodging opponents with sharp turns and jumping out to the back of the defense line, and when he was playing in the domestic league, he became the top scorer for four consecutive years.

The Japanese national team has also participated in 47 games and has scored 23 goals.

At the World Cup France tournament, he missed the membership, and with that regret, he transferred to the German league and accumulated achievements, and became a long-sought member.

Forward Yuka Momiki

Forward Yuka Momiki is 25 years old born in the United States.

He has a middle name of Nicole and belongs to the American League's Reign FC.

This is the first time I have been appointed as the representative of the Olympics.

Despite being small with a height of 1 meter and 53 centimeters, he is good at making accurate positioning by reading the movement of the other party and creating a thin space for protection.

He has participated in World Cups of various ages, and under the direction of Asako Takakura, he finished third in the World Cup under the age of 20 in 2016, and was also a member of the adult World Cup France Tournament.

The Japanese national team has participated in 38 games and scored 14 goals, scoring goals in both the warm-up games between Ukraine and Mexico before the announcement of the members.