Sakiko Ikeda
Sakiko Ikeda is a talented Japanese association football player known for her role as a goalkeeper.
She has been playing for Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies since 2007, showcasing her long-term commitment to the club.
Ikeda represented the Japan women's national football team from 2017 to 2021, contributing to several major tournaments.
Biography
Early Life
Sakiko Ikeda was born on September 8, 1992, in Saitama, Japan. From a young age, she showed a passion for football, which led her to join the youth team of Urawa Red Diamonds. Her dedication and talent quickly propelled her through the ranks of the club.
Career
In 2011, Ikeda made her professional debut with Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies, where she has played as a goalkeeper ever since. Her skills on the field earned her a spot on the Japan women's national football team in 2017. Ikeda's international career began with the U-17 national team, where she participated in the 2008 U-17 World Cup. She later played for the U-20 team in the 2012 U-20 World Cup, helping Japan secure a third-place finish.
Ikeda's notable achievements with the senior national team include participating in the 2017 Algarve Cup, where she faced Norway, and being part of the squad that won the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup. She was also selected for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup and the 2020 Summer Olympics, showcasing her consistent performance at the highest levels of women's football. In early 2022, she was called up for the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup, further solidifying her role as a key player for Japan.
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Career & Clubs
Ikeda was born in Saitama on September 8, 1992. In 2011, she was promoted to Urawa Reds from youth team.
In 2008, Ikeda played for the Japan U-17 national team at the 2008 U-17 World Cup. In 2012, she also played for the Japan U-20 national team at the 2012 U-20 World Cup, and Japan won third place. In 2017, she was selected for the Japan national team, when they played in the 2017 Algarve Cup. At this competition, on March 6, she played against Norway. On 19 March 2018, she was called up to the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup, where Japan won the championship. On 10 May 2019, Ikeda was included in the 23-player squad for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. On 18 June 2021, she was included in the Japan squad for the 2020 Summer Olympics. On 7 January 2022, Ikeda was called up to the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup squad.
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- Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies (2007–)
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- Japan women's national football team (2017–2021)
Clubs
- Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies2007current
- Japan women's national football team2017–2021
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Identifiers & aliases
Sakiko Ikeda is a Japanese football player who plays as a goalkeeper for Urawa Reds and the Japan national team.
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