Futaba Kioka
Futaba Kioka is a former Japanese association football player known for her contributions to women's football.
She began her club career with Shimizudaihachi Pleiades, playing there from 1978 to 1988.
In 1989, Kioka joined Suzuyo Shimizu FC Lovely Ladies, where she achieved significant success.
Biography
Early Life
Futaba Kioka was born on November 22, 1965, in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. From a young age, she showed a passion for football, which would lead her to become a prominent figure in women's football in Japan.
Career
Kioka began her club career with Shimizudaihachi SC, where she played from 1978 until 1988. During her time there, she developed her skills as a forward, making a significant impact on the team. In 1989, she transitioned to Suzuyo Shimizu FC Lovely Ladies, where she continued to excel. The club won the championship in the inaugural season of the L.League and maintained a strong performance, finishing in second place for four consecutive years until the 1993 season. Kioka's talent was recognized as she was selected for the Best Eleven three times in her career (1989, 1990, and 1995).
On the international stage, Kioka made her debut for the Japan women's national football team at just 16 years old during the 1981 AFC Championship. She played a crucial role in the team, participating in multiple AFC Championships, Asian Games, and World Cups, including the 1991 and 1995 tournaments, as well as the 1996 Summer Olympics. Over her international career, she played 75 matches and scored 30 goals for Japan, solidifying her legacy in women's football.
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Career & Clubs
Kioka was born in Shizuoka Prefecture on 22 November 1965. She played for her local club Shimizudaihachi SC until 1988. In 1989, she moved to Shimizu FC Ladies (later Suzuyo Shimizu FC Lovely Ladies). In 1989, the club won championship in L.League first season and from next season, won 2nd place for 4 years in a row until 1993 season. She was selected Best Eleven 3 times (1989, 1990 and 1995).
In June 1981, when Kioka was 16 years old, she was selected Japan national team for 1981 AFC Championship. At this competition, on 7 June, she debuted against Chinese Taipei. This match is Japan team first match in International A Match. She also played at 1986, 1989, 1993, 1995 AFC Championship, 1990, 1994 Asian Games. She was a member of Japan for 1991, 1995 World Cup and 1996 Summer Olympics. She played 75 games and scored 30 goals for Japan until 1996.
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- Shimizudaihachi Pleiades (1978–1988)
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- Suzuyo Shimizu FC Lovely Ladies (1989–1996)
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- Japan women's national football team (1981–1996)
Clubs
- Shimizudaihachi Pleiades1978–1988
- Japan women's national football team1981–1996
- Suzuyo Shimizu FC Lovely Ladies1989–1996
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Identifiers & aliases
Futaba Kioka is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan national team.
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