Hiromi Ikeda
Hiromi Ikeda is a former Japanese football player known for her defensive skills.
She played for the Japan women's national football team from 1997 to 2008.
Ikeda spent her entire club career at Tasaki Perule FC from 1995 until its disbandment in 2008.
Biography
Early Life
Hiromi Ikeda was born on December 22, 1975, in Honjo, Japan. She began her journey in football at a young age, showcasing her talent and passion for the sport early on.
Club Career
Ikeda joined Tasaki Perule FC in 1995, where she quickly made a name for herself. Her impressive performance earned her the Best Young Player award in her debut year. Over the next decade, she was recognized as one of the Best Eleven players for ten consecutive years, from 1999 to 2008. During her time with Tasaki Perule FC, she played a remarkable 236 matches in the L.League. Unfortunately, the club disbanded in 2008 due to financial difficulties, leading to her retirement at the end of that season.
National Team Career
Ikeda made her debut for the Japan women's national football team on June 8, 1997, in a match against China. She represented Japan in three World Cups (1999, 2003, 2007) and participated in the Summer Olympics in 2004 and 2008. Notably, she captained the national team during the 2004 Olympics when the original captain was held in reserve. She continued to lead the team until the 2008 Olympics, finishing her international career with 119 caps and 4 goals.
Personal Life
In 2007, Ikeda married and changed her name from Hiromi Isozaki to Hiromi Ikeda. Her journey in football has left a lasting legacy, inspiring future generations of female athletes in Japan.
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Career & Clubs
Ikeda was born in Honjo on December 22, 1975. She joined Tasaki Perule FC in 1995. She was selected for the Best Young Player award in 1995. She was also selected as one of the Best Eleven for 10 years in a row (1999-2008). However, the club was disbanded in 2008 due to financial strain. She retired at the end of the 2008 season. She played 236 matches in the L.League.
On June 8, 1997, Ikeda debuted for the Japan national team against China. She was a member of the national team for the 1999, 2003, 2007 World Cups; as well as at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics. At the 2004 Summer Olympics, she played as captain because Captain Yumi Obe was held in reserve. After the 2004 Summer Olympics, she became captain until the 2008 Summer Olympics. She played 119 games and scored 4 goals for Japan until 2008.
- Club
- Japan women's national football team (1997–2008)
- Club
- Tasaki Perule FC (1995–2008)
Personal
Ikeda got married in 2007 and changed her name from Hiromi Isozaki (磯﨑 浩美) to Hiromi Ikeda (池田 浩美).
Clubs
- Tasaki Perule FC1995–2008
- Japan women's national football team1997–2008
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Hiromi Ikeda is a former Japanese football player. She played for the Japan national team.
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