Megumi Sakata
Megumi Sakata is a former Japanese association football player known for her role as a goalkeeper.
She played for the Japan women's national football team, contributing to the team's international presence.
Sakata began her club career with Nissan FC Ladies in 1990.
Biography
Early Life
Megumi Sakata was born on October 18, 1971, in Ozu, Kumamoto, Japan. She developed a passion for football early on, which led her to pursue a career in the sport after graduating from high school.
Club Career
Sakata began her professional journey in 1990 when she joined Nissan FC Ladies. Unfortunately, the club disbanded at the end of the 1993 season, prompting her to move to Prima Ham FC Kunoichi, where she played until her retirement in 1996. After a brief hiatus, she returned to the field in 1999 with Tasaki Perule FC, continuing her career until the end of the 2002 season.
International Career
Sakata's international career took off in December 1989 when she was selected for the Japan women's national football team for the 1989 AFC Championship. She made her debut on December 24, 1989, against Nepal. Over the years, she represented Japan in significant tournaments, including the 1991 and 1995 FIFA Women's World Cups, as well as the 1990 Asian Games and multiple AFC Championships. Throughout her international career, she played a total of 10 matches for Japan until 1996, establishing herself as a notable goalkeeper in women's football.
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Career & Clubs
Sakata was born in Ozu, Kumamoto on 18 October 1971. After graduating from high school, she joined for Nissan FC in 1990. However, the club was disbanded end of 1993 season. She moved to Prima Ham FC Kunoichi. She retired end of 1996 season. In 1999, she came back at Tasaki Perule FC and she played until 2002 season.
In December 1989, when Sakata was 18 years old, she was selected Japan national team for 1989 AFC Championship. At this competition, on 24 December, she debuted against Nepal. She was a member of Japan for 1991 and 1995 World Cup. She also played at 1990 Asian Games, 1991, 1993 and 1995 AFC Championship. She played 10 games for Japan until 1996.
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- Japan women's national football team
- Club
- Nissan FC Ladies
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- Iga FC Kunoichi Mie
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- Tasaki Perule FC
Clubs
- Iga FC Kunoichi Miecurrent
- Japan women's national football teamcurrent
- Nissan FC Ladiescurrent
- Tasaki Perule FCcurrent
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Identifiers & aliases
Megumi Sakata is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan national team.
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