Eriko Arakawa is a prominent Japanese association football player known for her forward position.
She currently plays for Chifure AS Elfen Saitama, showcasing her enduring talent in women's football.
In 2009, Arakawa made history by scoring the first goal for FC Gold Pride in their inaugural match.
Biography
Early Life
Eriko Arakawa was born on October 30, 1979, in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan. From a young age, she showed a passion for football, which led her to join the youth team of Yomiuri-Seiyu Beleza in 1997. This early start laid the foundation for her future career in professional football.
Career
Arakawa's professional career began with Yomiuri-Seiyu Beleza, where she played until 2008. During her time there, she was recognized for her exceptional skills, earning a spot on the Best Eleven in both 2003 and 2004. In 2008, she made a significant move to the United States, being drafted by FC Gold Pride in the WPS International Draft. In her debut match for the club, she scored the first goal in their history against the Boston Breakers, marking a memorable moment in her career. After a brief stint in the U.S., she returned to Japan, playing for Nippon TV Beleza before moving to Urawa Reds in 2010. Since 2013, she has played for Chifure AS Elfen Saitama, with a brief return to Nippon TV Beleza in 2015 and a season with Nippon Sport Science University Fields Yokohama in 2017.
Arakawa also had a notable international career, debuting for the Japan national team on June 10, 2000, against Canada. She represented Japan in two World Cups (2003 and 2007) and two Summer Olympics (2004 and 2008), accumulating 72 caps and scoring 20 goals until 2011. Her contributions to the national team have solidified her status as a key player in Japanese women's football history.
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Career & Clubs
Arakawa was born in Nerima, Tokyo on 30 October 1979. In 1997, she joined L.League club Yomiuri-Seiyu Beleza (later Nippon TV Beleza) from youth team. She was selected Best Eleven in 2003 and 2004. In the September 2008 WPS International Draft, she was drafted by FC Gold Pride in the top level US based Women's Professional Soccer league. In her first appearance for FC Gold Pride, Arakawa scored the club's first ever goal against the Boston Breakers in a 2–1 victory. It would turn out to be her only goal of the season. Following the end of the 2009 WPS season, she was back to Nippon TV Beleza. In 2010, she moved to Urawa Reds. From 2013, she played for Chifure AS Elfen Saitama (2013-2014, 2016), Nippon TV Beleza (2015) and Nippon Sport Science University Fields Yokohama (2017). She is currently playing for Chifure AS Elfen Saitama from 2018.
On 10 June 2000, Arakawa debuted for Japan national team against Canada. She was a member of Japan's squads at the 2003 and 2007 World Cups, and the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics. She played 72 games and scored 20 goals for Japan until 2011.
- Club
- Chifure AS Elfen Saitama
- Club
- FC Gold Pride (2009–2009)
- Club
- Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies (2010–)
- Club
- Japan women's national football team (2000–)
Clubs
- Japan women's national football team2000current
- Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies2010current
- Chifure AS Elfen Saitamacurrent
- FC Gold Pride2009–2009
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Identifiers & aliases
Eriko Arakawa is a Japanese football player. She plays for Chifure AS Elfen Saitama and formerly played for the Japan national team.
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