Aya Shimokozuru
Aya Shimokozuru is a former Japanese association football player known for her defensive skills.
She played for Speranza Osaka in 2004, marking the start of her professional career.
Shimokozuru was also a member of the Japan women's national football team in 2004.
Biography
Early Life and Education
Aya Shimokozuru was born on June 7, 1982, in Nagaokakyo, Japan. She began her football journey in her youth, joining Matsushita Electric Panasonic Bambina, which later became known as Speranza FC Takatsuki. Her dedication to the sport led her to pursue higher education at Kansai University, where she graduated in 2005.
Club Career
Shimokozuru's professional career kicked off in 2004 when she played for Speranza Osaka. She later joined the Japan women's national football team the same year. After her initial stint with Speranza, she moved to Tasaki Perule FC, where she earned recognition as a Best Eleven player in 2005 and 2006. Unfortunately, the club disbanded in 2008 due to financial issues, prompting her retirement. However, she made a comeback in May 2009 with Speranza FC Takatsuki. In 2010, she transferred to TEPCO Mareeze, but the club was disbanded following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011. She then joined Vegalta Sendai, where she served as captain until her retirement at the end of the 2013 season.
National Team Career
Shimokozuru's international career began in April 2004 when she was selected for the Japan national team for the 2004 Summer Olympics qualification. She made her debut on April 18, 2004, against Vietnam and was part of the squad for the 2004 Summer Olympics. Throughout her international career, she participated in the 2006 and 2008 Asian Cups and the 2006 Asian Games, accumulating a total of 28 caps for Japan until 2008.
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Career & Clubs
Shimokozuru was born in Nagaokakyo on 7 June 1982. In 1999, she joined Matsushita Electric Panasonic Bambina (later Speranza FC Takatsuki) from youth team. In 2005, she graduated from Kansai University and moved to Tasaki Perule FC. She was selected Best Eleven in 2005, 2006. However, in 2008, the club was disbanded due to financial strain and she retired. In May 2009, she came back at Speranza FC Takatsuki. In 2010, she moved to TEPCO Mareeze. However, the club was disbanded for Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011. She moved to new club Vegalta Sendai and played as captain. She retired end of 2013 season.
In April 2004, Shimokozuru was selected Japan national team for 2004 Summer Olympics qualification. At this competition, on 18 April, she debuted against Vietnam. She was a member of Japan for 2004 Summer Olympics. She also played at 2006, 2008 Asian Cup and 2006 Asian Games. She played 28 games for Japan until 2008.
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- Speranza Osaka (2004–2004)
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- Japan women's national football team (2004–2004)
Clubs
- Japan women's national football team2004–2004
- Speranza Osaka2004–2004
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Identifiers & aliases
Aya Shimokozuru is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan national team.
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