Rie Yamaki
She debuted for the Japan national team at the age of 18 during the 1993 AFC Championship.
Rie Yamaki is a former Japanese football player known for her defensive skills.
She played for the Nikko Securities Dream Ladies, where she won three consecutive L.League championships.
Biography
Early Life
Rie Yamaki was born on October 2, 1975, in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. From a young age, she showed a passion for football, which would lead her to a remarkable career in the sport.
Career
Yamaki began her professional journey in 1989 when she joined Nissan FC Ladies. Her talent was quickly recognized, as she received the Young Players Award in her debut season. Unfortunately, Nissan FC was disbanded in 1993, prompting her to move to Nikko Securities Dream Ladies in 1994. During her time there, the club achieved significant success, winning the L.League championship three consecutive times from 1996 to 1998. Yamaki's outstanding performance earned her the MVP award in 1997, but the club faced financial difficulties and was disbanded in 1998.
Following this, she took her skills to Germany, joining the Bundesliga club Frankfurt. In 2003, she returned to Japan to play for Ohara Gakuen JaSRA, where she continued to showcase her defensive prowess until her retirement at the end of the 2004 season. Over her career, she was selected for the Best Eleven for five consecutive years from 1993 to 1997.
National Team Career
Yamaki's international career began in December 1993 when she was selected for the Japan national team for the AFC Championship. She made her debut on December 4, 1993, against Chinese Taipei. Throughout her international career, she participated in several prestigious tournaments, including the 1995 and 1999 World Cups and the 1996 Summer Olympics. By the time she retired from international play in 1999, she had played 50 games and scored three goals for Japan, also serving as the team captain during her tenure.
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Career & Clubs
Yamaki was born in Chiba Prefecture on 2 October 1975. She joined for Nissan FC in 1989. In 1989 season, she was selected Young players awards. However, the club was disbanded in 1993. In 1994, she moved to Nikko Securities Dream Ladies. The club won L.League championship for 3 years in a row (1996-1998). She was also selected MVP awards in 1997 season. However, the club was disbanded in 1998 due to financial strain. She moved to German Bundesliga club Frankfurt. In 2003, she returned to Japan and joined Ohara Gakuen JaSRA. She retired end of 2004 season. She was also selected Best Eleven for 5 years in a row (1993-1997).
In December 1993, when Yamaki was 18 years old, she was selected Japan national team for 1993 AFC Championship. At this competition, on 4 December, she debuted against Chinese Taipei. She also played at 1994, 1998 Asian Games, 1995 and 1997 AFC Championship. She was a member of Japan for 1995, 1999 World Cup and 1996 Summer Olympics. She played 50 games and scored 3 goals for Japan until 1999. She was also the captain.
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- Nikko Securities Dream Ladies
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- Japan women's national football team
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- Nissan FC Ladies
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- AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies
Clubs
- AC Nagano Parceiro Ladiescurrent
- Japan women's national football teamcurrent
- Nikko Securities Dream Ladiescurrent
- Nissan FC Ladiescurrent
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Rie Yamaki is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan national team.
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