Kozue Ando is a celebrated Japanese association football player known for her exceptional skills as a midfielder.
Ando represented the Japan women's national football team from 1999 to 2015, showcasing her talent on the international stage.
She began her club career with Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies in 2002, where she quickly made a name for herself as a top scorer.
Биография
Early Life
Kozue Ando was born on July 9, 1982, in Utsunomiya, Japan. From a young age, she showed a passion for football, which led her to pursue the sport seriously during her time at the University of Tsukuba.
Career
Ando's professional career began in 2002 when she joined Saitama Reinas FC, later known as Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies. In her debut season, she made an immediate impact by scoring 10 goals and earning recognition as a Young Player Award winner. Over the years, she became a key player for Urawa, winning the MVP award in both 2004 and 2009, and being named to the Best Eleven six times. In 2010, Ando took her talents to Germany, where she played for several Bundesliga clubs, including FCR 2001 Duisburg, 1. FFC Frankfurt, and SGS Essen. Notably, she won the UEFA Women's Champions League with Frankfurt in the 2014-15 season. After returning to Japan in 2017, she rejoined Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies, continuing her illustrious career.
Ando's international career with the Japan national team began in June 1999 when she was just 16 years old. She participated in four FIFA Women's World Cups and three Summer Olympics, playing a crucial role in Japan's historic victory in the 2011 World Cup final against the United States. She also contributed to the team's silver medal win at the 2012 Olympics and their second-place finish in the 2015 World Cup. Unfortunately, her last match for Japan was marred by injury, as she fractured her ankle during a penalty kick in the opening game of the 2015 World Cup. Throughout her international career, Ando earned 126 caps and scored 19 goals for her country.
Legacy
Kozue Ando's contributions to women's football in Japan are significant, as she has inspired many young athletes with her skill and determination. Her achievements on both club and international stages have solidified her status as one of Japan's football legends, leaving a lasting impact on the sport.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
Ando was born in Utsunomiya on 9 July 1982. In 2002, when she was a University of Tsukuba student, she left university club and joined Saitama Reinas FC (later Urawa Reds). In 2002 season, she scored 10 goals and was selected at the Young Player Awards. She became top scorer and she was selected MVP awards in 2004 and 2009. She also featured in the Best Eleven 6 times. From 2010, she played for German Bundesliga clubs; Duisburg, Frankfurt and Essen. At Frankfurt, she won UEFA Women's Champions League in 2014–15 season. In June 2017, she returned to Japan and joined Urawa Reds.
In June 1999, when Ando was 16 years old, she was selected for the Japan national team for the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. At this competition, on 26 June, she debuted against Norway. She played in the World Cup four times and in the Summer Olympics three times. She was a member of the team that defeated the United States in a penalty shootout in the final to win the 2011 World Cup; Ando started the final. She was also part of the Japanese team which won the silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics and second place at the 2015 World Cup. At the 2015 World Cup, in the first match against Switzerland, she got a penalty kick, but she fractured her left ankle at that moment. This match was her last as part of the Japan national team. She played 126 games and scored 19 goals for Japan.
- Club
- Japan women's national football team (1999–2015)
- Club
- Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies (2002–2009)
- Club
- FCR 2001 Duisburg (2010–2013)
- Club
- 1. FFC Frankfurt (2013–2015)
- Club
- SGS Essen (2015–2017)
- Club
- Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies (2017–2026)
- Club
- Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza (2026–)
Клубы
- Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza2026сейчас
- Japan women's national football team1999–2015
- Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies2002–2009
- FCR 2001 Duisburg2010–2013
- 1. FFC Frankfurt2013–2015
- SGS Essen2015–2017
- Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies2017–2026
Архив
Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Kozue Ando is a Japanese football player. Ando currently plays club football for the Urawa Reds Diamonds. She previously played for the Japan national team before retiring in 2015.
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