She became the top scorer in the Nadeshiko League in both 2014 and 2015.
Sugasawa scored her first goal for the Japan national team in a 2–0 victory over Denmark during the 2012 Algarve Cup.
Yuika Sugasawa is a talented Japanese association football player known for her forward position.
Biography
Early Life
Yuika Sugasawa was born on October 5, 1990, in Chiba, Japan. From a young age, she showed a passion for football, which led her to join the JFA Academy Fukushima, a prestigious training ground for aspiring female footballers.
Career
Sugasawa began her professional career in 2008 when she signed with Albirex Niigata Ladies, where she played until 2012. In 2013, she returned to her hometown to play for JEF United Chiba Ladies, where she quickly made a name for herself by becoming the top scorer in both 2014 and 2015. Her impressive performance earned her a move to Urawa Reds in 2017, where she continued to excel, being selected for the Best Eleven three times in her career (2014, 2015, and 2017).
On the international stage, Sugasawa made her debut for the Japan national team on January 13, 2010, against Denmark. She was a key player in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, where Japan finished as runners-up. Additionally, she contributed to Japan's victories in the 2014 and 2018 Asian Cups. Over her international career, she has played 84 matches and scored 29 goals for her country, showcasing her talent as a forward. Sugasawa was also part of the squad for the 2020 Summer Olympics and the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup, further solidifying her status as a prominent figure in women's football.
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International goals
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On January 13, 2010, Sugasawa debuted for Japan national team against Denmark. In July, she was selected Japan U-20 national team for 2010 U-20 World Cup and she played 2 matches. She then scored the first goal for Japan senior team in a 2–0 victory over Denmark on March 2, 2012 which won the 2012 Algarve Cup. She was a member of Japan for 2015 World Cup and Japan won 2nd place. In Asia, she was also a member for 2014 and 2018 Asian Cup. Japan won the championship at both tournaments. She has played 84 games and scored 29 goals for Japan. 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, Sugasawa 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, Sugasawa was called up to the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup squad.
Sugasawa was born in Chiba on October 5, 1990. She joined Albirex Niigata from JFA Academy Fukushima in 2008. In 2013, she moved to her local club JEF United Chiba. She became top scorer in 2014 and 2015. In 2017, she moved to Urawa Reds. She was selected Best Eleven 3 times (2014, 2015 and 2017).
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- Albirex Niigata Ladies (2008–2012)
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- JEF United Chiba Ladies (2013–)
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- Japan women's national under-20 football team (2010–2010)
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- Japan women's national football team (2010–)
Clubs
- Japan women's national football team2010current
- JEF United Chiba Ladies2013current
- Albirex Niigata Ladies2008–2012
- Japan women's national under-20 football team2010–2010
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Yuika Sugasawa is a Japanese women's professional footballer who plays as a forward for Urawa Reds. She also plays for Japan national team.
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