Miho Fukumoto is a celebrated Japanese football player known for her role as a goalkeeper.
She played for Okayama Yunogo Belle from 2003 to 2016, making a significant impact with 259 matches.
Fukumoto was a member of the Japan women's national football team from 2002, earning 81 caps by 2016.
Biography
Early Life
Miho Fukumoto was born on October 2, 1983, in Ibusuki, Japan. From a young age, she showed a passion for football, which led her to pursue a career in the sport. After graduating from high school, she took a significant step in her football journey by joining Okayama Yunogo Belle in 2001.
Club Career
Fukumoto's club career spanned over a decade at Okayama Yunogo Belle, where she played from 2003 to 2016. During her time there, she made a remarkable impact, playing in 259 matches and earning the distinction of being selected for the Best Eleven three times in 2006, 2012, and 2014. In August 2016, she transitioned to INAC Kobe Leonessa, although her playing time was limited. In 2019, she moved to Chifure AS Elfen Saitama, and later joined Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina in 2021, continuing to showcase her skills as a goalkeeper.
International Career
Fukumoto's international career began in 2002 when she was selected for the Japan U-20 national team for the U-19 World Championship. She made her debut for the senior Japan national team on October 4, 2002, against Vietnam during the Asian Games. Over the years, she became a key player for Japan, participating in three World Cups (2007, 2011, and 2015) and two Summer Olympics (2008 and 2012). Notably, she was part of the team that won the championship at the 2011 World Cup and earned a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics, capping her international career with 81 appearances for her country until 2016.
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Career & Clubs
In August 2002, Fukumoto was selected by the Japan U-20 national team for the 2002 U-19 World Championship. In October, she was selected by the Japan national team for the 2002 Asian Games. At this competition, on October 4, she debuted against Vietnam. She played in the World Cup 3 times (2007, 2011 and 2015) and at the Summer Olympics 2 times (2008 and 2012). Japan won the championship at the 2011 World Cup, came second in the 2015 World Cup and got a silver medal in the 2012 Summer Olympics. She played 81 games for Japan until 2016.
Fukumoto was born in Ibusuki on October 2, 1983. After graduating from high school, she joined for Okayama Yunogo Belle in 2001. She was selected Best Eleven 3 times (2006, 2012 and 2014). She played 259 matches at the club. In August 2016, she moved to INAC Kobe Leonessa. However she could hardly play in the match. In 2019, she moved to Chifure AS Elfen Saitama.
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- Okayama Yunogo Belle (2003–2016)
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- Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina (2021–)
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- Chifure AS Elfen Saitama (2019–2020)
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- Japan women's national football team (2002–)
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- INAC Kobe Leonessa (2016–2018)
Clubs
- Japan women's national football team2002current
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina2021current
- Okayama Yunogo Belle2003–2016
- INAC Kobe Leonessa2016–2018
- Chifure AS Elfen Saitama2019–2020
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Miho Fukumoto is a Japanese football player. She plays for Okayama Yunogo Belle in the Nadeshiko League. As a player for the Japan national team, she was capped 81 times between 2002 and 2016.
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