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Akiko Sudō

Akiko Sudō

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Akiko Sudō is a former Japanese association football player known for her defensive skills.

She played for Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza from 2000 to 2013, making 156 appearances.

Sudō was a member of the Japan women's national football team from 2003 to 2010.

Biography

Early Life

Akiko Sudō was born on April 7, 1984, in Kokubunji, Japan. From a young age, she showed a passion for football, which led her to join the youth team of Nippon TV Beleza.

Club Career

Sudō was promoted to the senior team of Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza in 2000, where she played as a defender until her retirement in 2013. Over her 14-season career with the club, she made 156 appearances and scored 15 goals. Her contributions helped the team secure the L.League championship title eight times, marking her as a significant player in the club's history.

International Career

On the international stage, Sudō made her debut for the Japan women's national football team on January 12, 2003, in a match against the United States. She was part of the squad that competed in the 2003 World Cup and played in various tournaments, including the 2006 Asian Games, where she scored a goal against Jordan. Sudō also participated in the 2010 EAFF Championship, which Japan won, and the 2010 Asian Cup, contributing to the team's qualification for the 2011 World Cup, which Japan ultimately won. Throughout her international career, she played 15 matches and scored 3 goals for Japan until 2010.

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Career & Clubs

Club career

Sudo was born in Kokubunji on 7 April 1984. She was promoted to Nippon TV Beleza from youth team in 2000 and played until 2013. In 14 seasons, she played 156 games and scored 15 goals and the club won the L.League championship 8 times. At the end of the 2013 season, she retired.

National team career

In August 2002, Sudo was selected Japan U-20 national team for 2002 U-19 World Championship. On 12 January 2003, she debuted for Japan national team against United States. She was a member of Japan for 2003 World Cup. She subsequently played the 2006 Asian Games, where she scored against Jordan, the 2010 EAFF Championship, which Japan won, and the 2010 Asian Cup, which marked qualification for the 2011 World Cup, which Japan eventually won. She played 15 games and scored 3 goals for Japan until 2010. She also played the 2003 and 2007 Summer Universiade.

Club
Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza (2000–2013)
Club
Japan women's national football team (2003–2010)

Clubs

  • Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza2000–2013
  • Japan women's national football team2003–2010

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Description

Japanese association football player

Position

defender

Extract from Wikipedia

Akiko Sudo is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan national team.

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