Tanaka was part of the Japan national team that won the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, marking a historic achievement for the country.
Tanaka was selected for the Best Eleven in both 2011 and 2012, highlighting her exceptional performance in the league.
Asuna Tanaka is a prominent Japanese association football player known for her midfield prowess.
Biography
Early Life
Asuna Tanaka was born on April 23, 1988, in Sakai, Japan. She began her football journey at a young age and showed promise as a talented player. After graduating from high school, she joined Tasaki Perule FC in 2007, but her time there was cut short when the club disbanded in 2008 due to financial difficulties.
Career
Following the disbandment of Tasaki Perule FC, Tanaka moved to INAC Kobe Leonessa in 2009, where she quickly made a name for herself. Her exceptional skills on the field earned her a spot in the Best Eleven in both 2011 and 2012. In July 2013, she took a significant step in her career by joining the German Bundesliga club 1. FFC Frankfurt, where she played until 2014. After her stint in Germany, Tanaka returned to INAC Kobe Leonessa and later moved to the Korean WK League club Gyeongju KHNP.
National Team Career
Tanaka's international career began when she was selected for the Japan U-20 national team for the 2008 U-20 World Cup. She made her debut for the senior national team in March 2011 during the Algarve Cup against Finland. Tanaka played a crucial role in Japan's success at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, where the team emerged as champions. She also represented Japan at the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2015 World Cup, contributing to the team's second-place finishes in both tournaments. By 2016, she had played 39 games and scored 3 goals for her country, solidifying her legacy in Japanese women's football.
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Tanaka was born in Sakai on 23 April 1988. After graduating from high school, she joined Tasaki Perule FC in 2007. However, the club was disbanded in 2008 due to financial strain. She moved to INAC Kobe Leonessa in 2009. She was selected Best Eleven in 2011 and 2012. She moved to German Bundesliga club Frankfurt in July 2013. In October 2014, she returned to INAC Kobe Leonessa. She moved to Korean WK League club Gyeongju KHNP.
In November 2008, Tanaka was selected by the Japan U-20 national team for the 2008 U-20 World Cup. In March 2011, Tanaka was selected by the Japan national team for the 2011 Algarve Cup. At this competition, on 4 March, she debuted against Finland. In July, she played at the 2011 World Cup as Japan won the championship. She also played at the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2015 World Cup. Japan won 2nd place at both tournaments. She played 39 games and scored 3 goals for Japan until 2016.
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- 1. FFC Frankfurt (2013–2014)
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- INAC Kobe Leonessa (2009–2013)
- Club
- INAC Kobe Leonessa (2014–)
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- Japan women's national football team (2011–)
Clubs
- Japan women's national football team2011current
- INAC Kobe Leonessa2014current
- INAC Kobe Leonessa2009–2013
- 1. FFC Frankfurt2013–2014
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Identifiers & aliases
Asuna Tanaka is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder. She plays for Hwacheon KSPO WFC and has also played for the Japan national team.
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