Midori Honda
Midori Honda is a prominent Japanese association football player and manager.
She played for the Japan women's national football team from 1981 to 1991, earning 43 caps.
Honda began her club career with Shimizudaihachi Pleiades, winning the Empress's Cup four times in a row from 1980 to 1983.
Biography
Early Life
Midori Honda was born on November 16, 1964, in Shizuoka, Japan. From a young age, she showed a passion for football, which would lead her to a remarkable career in the sport.
Playing Career
Honda began her professional journey with Shimizudaihachi Pleiades, where she played from 1979 to 1984. During her time there, she achieved significant success, winning the Empress's Cup four consecutive times from 1980 to 1983. In 1985, she transferred to Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza, where she continued to excel, helping the club secure the L.League title three times in a row from 1990 to 1992. Honda was recognized for her outstanding performance by being selected for the Best Eleven in the 1990 season.
On the international stage, Honda made her debut for the Japan women's national football team at just 16 years old during the 1981 AFC Championship. She played a pivotal role in the team, participating in multiple championships and the 1991 World Cup, where she concluded her international playing career with a total of 43 caps.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Honda transitioned into coaching. In 2001, she became the manager of Okayama Yunogo Belle, where she mentored several international players, including Aya Miyama and Miho Fukumoto. After resigning in 2010, she took on the managerial role at AC Nagano Parceiro in 2013. Most recently, in February 2022, Honda was appointed as the head coach of the Uzbekistan women's national football team, continuing her commitment to developing women's football.
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Career & Clubs
In 2001, Honda became manager for new club Okayama Yunogo Belle. She instructed international players, Aya Miyama, Miho Fukumoto and so on. End of 2010 season, she resigned. In 2013, she became manager for AC Nagano Parceiro. In February 2022, Honda became the head coach of the Uzbekistan women's national football team.
In June 1981, when Honda 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, 1991 AFC Championship and 1990 Asian Games. She was also a member of Japan national team for 1991 World Cup. This competition was her last game for Japan. She played 43 games for Japan until 1991.
Honda was born in Shizuoka on 16 November 1964. She played for her local club Shimizudaihachi SC. She won Empress's Cup for 4 years in a row (1980-1983). In 1985, she moved to Yomiuri Nippon SC Ladies Beleza. The club won L.League for 3 years in a row (1990-1992). She was selected Best Eleven in 1990 season.
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- Shimizudaihachi Pleiades (1979–1984)
- Club
- Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza (1985–1992)
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- Japan women's national football team (1981–1991)
Clubs
- Shimizudaihachi Pleiades1979–1984
- Japan women's national football team1981–1991
- Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza1985–1992
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Identifiers & aliases
Midori Honda is a Japanese football manager and former player who last served as the head coach of the Uzbekistan national team. As a player, Honda played for Japan national team.
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