Hina Sugita is a professional footballer known for her role as a midfielder in both club and international competitions.
She began her professional career with INAC Kobe Leonessa in 2015, where she quickly established herself as a key player.
Sugita won the Best Young Player award in the 2016 season, highlighting her early impact in the Nadeshiko League.
Биография
Early Life
Hina Sugita is a talented Japanese professional footballer born in Japan, who has made significant strides in women's football. She began her journey in the sport at a young age, showcasing her skills early on by being selected for Japan's U-17 national team at just 15 years old. Sugita's passion for football led her to join the Nadeshiko League club INAC Kobe Leonessa in 2015 after graduating from high school.
Club Career
Sugita made her professional debut as a midfielder for INAC Kobe Leonessa in 2015 and quickly became a regular player by 2016, earning the Best Young Player award that same season. Her career took a significant turn when she joined the Portland Thorns in January 2022 on a three-year deal, where she contributed to the team's success by winning the 2022 NWSL Championship. In September 2025, she was traded to Angel City FC, but her season was cut short in March 2026 due to an ACL injury.
International Career
On the international stage, Sugita has represented Japan across various age levels. She played a pivotal role in the U-17 Women's World Cup, scoring two goals in 2012 and leading her team to victory in 2014 as captain, where she also won the Golden Ball award. Sugita made her senior debut for the Japan national team in 2018 and has since participated in major tournaments, including the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2019 and 2023, and the 2020 Summer Olympics. Her journey reflects her dedication and impact on women's football in Japan and beyond.
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As of match played 2 November 2024
International
As of match played 4 June 2024
Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Sugita goal.
After graduating from high school, Sugita joined Nadeshiko League club INAC Kobe Leonessa in 2015. She debuted as a midfielder in 2015. She became a regular player in 2016 and was selected for the Best Young player award in the 2016 season. On 26 January 2022, Sugita joined the Portland Thorns on a three-year deal. She won the 2022 NWSL Championship with the club. On 30 September 2025, Thorns traded Sugita to Angel City FC in exchange for M.A. Vignola and $600,000 in intra-league transfer funds. On 17 March 2026, it was announced that Sugita had been placed on the season-ending injury list after she had sustained an ACL tear in her left leg.
In September 2012, when Sugita was 15 years old, she was selected for Japan's U-17 national team for 2012 U-17 Women's World Cup. She played all 4 matches and scored 2 goals. In 2013, she played at the 2013 AFC U-16 Women's Championship, which Japan won for the second time in a row. She also scored 6 goals and was selected as the tournament MVP. In 2014, she was selected for Japan's U-17 team for the 2014 U-17 Women's World Cup. She played 5 matches as captain, scoring 5 goals and leading Japan to its first championship, as well as winning the tournament's Golden Ball (MVP). In November 2016, she was selected for Japan's U-20 national team for the 2016 U-20 Women's World Cup. She played all 6 matches and Japan won the third place. She was also selected Golden Ball award. On 2 August 2018, Sugita debuted for the Japanese national team as substitute midfielder in the 72nd minute against Australia. On 10 May 2019, Sugita 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 13 June 2023, she was included in the 23-player squad for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.
- Club
- INAC Kobe Leonessa (2015–)
- Club
- Japan women's national football team (2018–)
- Club
- Japan women's national under-20 football team (2016–2016)
- Club
- Japan women's national under-17 football team (2012–2014)
- National team
- Japan
Клубы
- INAC Kobe Leonessa2015сейчас
- Japan women's national football team2018сейчас
- Japan women's national under-17 football team2012–2014
- Japan women's national under-20 football team2016–2016
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Hina Sugita is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Angel City FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the Japan national team.
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