Yoko Tanaka is a professional footballer from Japan, known for her role as a midfielder.
She currently plays for Renofa Yamaguchi FC Ladies and has been a member of the Japan national team.
Tanaka began her professional career with INAC Kobe Leonessa in 2012 after graduating from JFA Academy Fukushima.
Biography
Early Life
Yoko Tanaka was born on July 30, 1993, in Yamaguchi, Japan. She began her football journey at a young age, showcasing her talent early on and eventually graduating from the JFA Academy Fukushima, which set the stage for her professional career.
Club Career
Tanaka's professional career took off in 2012 when she joined INAC Kobe Leonessa, where she played until 2014 before moving to Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara. Her career continued to flourish as she made a significant move to Sporting de Huelva in July 2019. In December 2024, she returned to her roots, signing with Renofa Yamaguchi FC Ladies, making history as the first player to sign a professional contract with the club.
National Team Career
Yoko Tanaka has also made her mark on the international stage. She was a key player for the Japan U-17 national team, participating in the 2008 and 2010 U-17 World Cups, where she scored four goals and helped the team secure a second-place finish in 2010. Additionally, she represented the U-20 team in the 2012 U-20 World Cup, scoring six goals and earning the Silver Shoe award as Japan finished in third place. Her senior national team debut came in March 2013 during the Algarve Cup against Norway, where she played four matches for Japan that year.
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Career & Clubs
Tanaka was born in Yamaguchi on July 30, 1993. After graduating from JFA Academy Fukushima, she joined INAC Kobe Leonessa in 2012. In 2014, she moved to Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara. In July 2019, she moved to Sporting de Huelva. In December 2024, she returned to Japan to sign for her hometown team-Renofa Yamaguchi FC Ladies, becoming the first player to sign a professional contract for the club.
Tanaka was a member of Japan U-17 national team for 2008 and 2010 U-17 World Cup. At 2010, she played 6 games and 4 goals, and U-17 Japan team won 2nd place. She was also a member of U-20 team for 2012 U-20 World Cup in Japan. She played 6 games and 6 goals. She was selected Silver Shoe awards and Japan won 3rd place. In March 2013, she was selected Japan national team for 2013 Algarve Cup. At this competition, on March 6, she debuted against Norway. She played 4 games for Japan in 2013.
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- INAC Kobe Leonessa (2012–)
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- Japan women's national under-20 football team (2012–)
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- Japan women's national football team (2013–)
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- Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara
Clubs
- INAC Kobe Leonessa2012current
- Japan women's national under-20 football team2012current
- Japan women's national football team2013current
- Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamiharacurrent
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Yoko Tanaka is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Renofa Yamaguchi FC Ladies. She has also been a member of the Japan national team.
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