Shinobu Ohno is a celebrated Japanese footballer known for her forward position and impressive goal-scoring ability.
During her time at Nippon TV Beleza, Ohno scored 136 goals in 192 matches, showcasing her talent as a prolific forward.
She made her international debut for Japan in 2003 and went on to score 40 goals for the national team by 2016.
Biography
Early Life
Shinobu Ohno was born on January 23, 1984, in Zama, Japan. From a young age, she showed a passion for football, which would lead her to a remarkable career in the sport.
Club Career
Ohno began her professional journey with Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza in 1999, where she played for over a decade until 2010. During her time there, she made a significant impact, appearing in 192 matches and scoring 136 goals. Her exceptional performance earned her the title of top scorer in three seasons (2007, 2008, and 2010) and recognition as the most valuable player three times (2005, 2007, and 2010). She was also selected for the Best Eleven eight times, contributing to her club's success in winning the L.League championship eight times.
In 2011, she transferred to INAC Kobe Leonessa, where she continued to excel, becoming the top scorer alongside teammate Nahomi Kawasumi. Ohno's career saw her play for several prestigious clubs, including a brief stint at Arsenal W.F.C. in 2014 and a return to INAC Kobe Leonessa from 2015 to 2017. As of 2018, she has been playing for Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara.
International Career
On the international stage, Ohno made her debut for the Japan national team on January 12, 2003, against the United States. She participated in multiple major tournaments, including the 2006 Asian Cup and the 2007 World Cup. Notably, she played a crucial role in Japan's victory at the 2011 World Cup, scoring in the group stage and starting in the final against the United States. Ohno also represented Japan at the 2012 Summer Olympics, where the team won a silver medal. By the time she concluded her international career in 2016, she had played 139 matches and scored 40 goals for her country.
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Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Ohno goal.
In August 2002, Ohno was selected Japan U-20 national team for 2002 U-19 World Championship. She played 4 games and scored 3 goals. On 12 January 2003, she debuted for Japan national team against United States. Her first major tournament was the 2006 Asian Cup, where Japan placed fourth. The following year she played in the 2007 World Cup, but Japan fell in the group stage. She also competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, and the 2011 World Cup, where she scored a goal in the group stage match against Mexico as Japan won the championship. Ohno started the final against the United States. She then competed for the Japanese silver medal-winning team at the 2012 Summer Olympics. At 2015 World Cup, Japan won 2nd position. At 2016 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, following Japan's failure to qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympics. This tournament became her last match for Japan. She played 139 games and scored 40 goals for Japan until 2016.
Ohno was born in Zama on 23 January 1984. She played for Nippon TV Beleza from 1999 to 2010. In 12 seasons, she played 192 matches and scored 136 goals. She was the top scorer in three seasons (2007, 2008 and 2010) and she was selected for most-valuable player awards 3 times (2005, 2007 and 2010). She was also selected Best Eleven 8 times (2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010). The club won L.League championship 8 times and 2nd position 4 times. In 2011, she moved to INAC Kobe Leonessa and she became top scorer with teammate Nahomi Kawasumi. From 2013, she played for Olympique Lyonnais (2013), AS Elfen Sayama FC (2013), Arsenal (2014) and INAC Kobe Leonessa (2015–2017). She is currently playing for Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara from 2018.
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- OL Lyonnes (2013–2013)
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- INAC Kobe Leonessa (2011–2012)
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- Arsenal W.F.C. (2014–2014)
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- INAC Kobe Leonessa (2015–)
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- Japan women's national football team (2003–)
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- Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza (1999–2010)
Clubs
- Japan women's national football team2003current
- INAC Kobe Leonessa2015current
- Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza1999–2010
- INAC Kobe Leonessa2011–2012
- OL Lyonnes2013–2013
- Arsenal W.F.C.2014–2014
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Shinobu Ohno is a Japanese former footballer who played as a forward. She formerly played for the Japan national team.
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