Asano Nagasato is a former Japanese association football player known for her role as a forward.
She began her professional career with Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza in 2007, where she played until 2013.
In 2013, Nagasato moved to Germany to play for 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam in the Bundesliga.
Biography
Early Life
Asano Nagasato was born on January 24, 1989, in Atsugi, Japan. Growing up in a family passionate about football, she was inspired by her brother Genki Nagasato and sister Yuki Nagasato, both of whom also pursued careers in the sport. This familial connection to football laid the foundation for her own journey in the game.
Career
Nagasato began her professional career in 2007 when she joined Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza from the youth team. Over her six years with the club, she made a significant impact, earning a spot on the Best Eleven in the 2012 season. In 2013, she took a bold step by moving to Germany to play for 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam in the Bundesliga, where she continued to develop her skills until her retirement in 2016.
On the international stage, Nagasato represented Japan, making her debut for the national team on July 29, 2009, against Germany. She was also a member of the Japan U-20 national team that competed in the 2008 U-20 World Cup, where she scored two goals, including a crucial winner against Germany. Throughout her national team career, she played 11 matches and scored one goal until 2015, contributing to Japan's presence in women's football on the global stage.
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Career & Clubs
In November 2008, Nagasato was selected Japan U-20 national team for 2008 U-20 World Cup. She scored two goals including a winner against Germany. On July 29, 2009, Asano Nagasato debuted for Japan national team against Germany. She was a member of Japan for 2015 World Cup. She played 11 games and scored 1 goals for Japan until 2015.
Nagasato was born in Atsugi on January 24, 1989. She joined Nippon TV Beleza from youth team in 2007. In 2012 season, she was selected Best Eleven. In 2013, she moved to German Bundesliga club Turbine Potsdam. In 2016, she retired.
- Club
- 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam (2013–2016)
- Club
- Japan women's national football team (2009–)
- Club
- Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza (2007–2013)
Clubs
- Japan women's national football team2009current
- Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza2007–2013
- 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam2013–2016
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Identifiers & aliases
Asano Nagasato is a Japanese former footballer, who played as a forward. She played for the Japan national team. Her brother Genki Nagasato and sister Yuki Nagasato are also footballers.
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