Naoko Kawakami
During her time with Tasaki Perule FC, she won one L.League title and three Empress's Cups.
She began her professional career at the young age of 13 with Tasaki Perule FC, where she played until 2004.
Kawakami played as a midfielder before transitioning to a right back for the Japan national team, where she found great success.
Biography
Early Life
Naoko Kawakami was born on November 16, 1977, in Akashi, Japan. From a young age, she showed a passion for football, which led her to join Tasaki-Shinju Kobe, later known as Tasaki Perule FC, at the age of 13 in 1990. This early start laid the foundation for her future career in football.
Career
Kawakami's professional career spanned from 1990 to 2006, during which she made significant contributions to her teams. Initially playing as a midfielder, she transitioned to a right back position upon joining the Japan women's national football team in 2001. This change proved successful, as she continued to excel in her new role. Throughout her club career, she achieved remarkable success, winning one L.League title in 2003 and three Empress's Cups with Tasaki Perule FC. Later, she transferred to Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza, where she added two more titles to her accolades. Kawakami was recognized for her outstanding performances, being selected for the Best Eleven five times between 2000 and 2005.
Kawakami also had a notable international career, debuting for the Japan national team on March 16, 2001, against Chinese Taipei. She represented Japan in several prestigious tournaments, including the 2001 and 2003 AFC Championships, the 2002 Asian Games, the 2003 World Cup, and the 2004 Olympic Games. Over her international career, she played 48 matches for her country until 2005, showcasing her skills on the global stage.
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Career & Clubs
Kawakami was born in Akashi on November 16, 1977. In 1990, she was 13 years old, she joined for Tasaki-Shinju Kobe (later Tasaki Perule FC). She previously played midfielder. However, when she entered Japan national team, she became a right back. After success at this position, she remained a defender when she transferred to Nippon TV Beleza. She had a lot of success with her two clubs, winning one L.League title with her first club in 2003 and three Empress's Cups, and two other titles with her second one. She was also selected Best Eleven 5 times (2000, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005).
On March 16, 2001, Kawakami debuted for Japan national team against Chinese Taipei. She played at 2001, 2003 AFC Championship and 2002 Asian Games. She was also a member of Japan for 2003 World Cup and the 2004 Olympic Games. She played 48 games for Japan until 2005.
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- Japan women's national football team (2001–2005)
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- Tasaki Perule FC (1990–2004)
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- Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza (2005–2006)
Clubs
- Tasaki Perule FC1990–2004
- Japan women's national football team2001–2005
- Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza2005–2006
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Identifiers & aliases
Naoko Kawakami is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan national team.
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