Kana Osafune
She played for the Japan women's national football team from 2009 to 2015.
Osafune began her professional career with TEPCO Mareeze in 2008.
In 2011, she joined Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza after TEPCO Mareeze was disbanded.
Biography
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Kana Osafune is a former Japanese football player known for her role as a defender. She began her football journey after graduating from high school, joining TEPCO Mareeze in 2008. Unfortunately, the club was disbanded in 2011 due to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, prompting her to seek new opportunities.
Professional Clubs
In June 2011, Osafune moved to Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza, where she played for a brief period. The following year, she joined Mynavi Sendai Ladies, continuing to develop her skills on the field. Her talent was recognized in 2013 when she was selected for the Best Eleven, showcasing her as one of the top players in the league. In 2015, she transitioned to Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies, further solidifying her career in women's football.
National Team Contributions
Osafune'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 Japan national team on January 13, 2010, against Denmark. Throughout her national team career, she participated in significant tournaments, including the 2010 Asian Games, where Japan emerged as champions. Over her international career, she played 15 matches and scored 2 goals for Japan until 2015.
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Career & Clubs
In November 2008, Osafune was selected Japan U-20 national team for 2008 U-20 World Cup. On January 13, 2010, she debuted for Japan national team against Denmark. She was a member of Japan for 2010 Asian Games and Japan won the championship. She played 15 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 2015.
After graduating from high school, she joined TEPCO Mareeze in 2008. However, the club was disbanded for Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011. In June, she moved to Nippon TV Beleza. In 2012, she moved to new club Vegalta Sendai. In 2013, she was selected Best Eleven. In 2015, she moved to Urawa Reds.
- Club
- Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza (2011–2011)
- Club
- Mynavi Sendai Ladies (2012–2012)
- Club
- Japan women's national football team (2009–2015)
- Club
- Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies (2015–)
- Club
- TEPCO Mareeze (2008–2011)
Clubs
- Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies2015current
- TEPCO Mareeze2008–2011
- Japan women's national football team2009–2015
- Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza2011–2011
- Mynavi Sendai Ladies2012–2012
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Identifiers & aliases
Kana Osafune is a Japanese former football player. She played for WE League club Mynavi Sendai and has previously also played for the Japan national team.
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