Ayaki Shinada (born 15 September 1992) is a retired Japanese footballer who played for Espanyol and a variety of other football teams across Europe.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 September 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2014 | Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders | 84 | (34) |
Career
editAyaki Shinada began playing soccer with her older brothers and played for the boys' team in elementary school.[2]
After graduating from high school, she attended Lindsey Wilson College in the USA.[2] Shinada won the All Mid-South Conference First Team, Academic All Mid-South Conference, and NAIA All-American First Team while at the college.[3] He also played for the New York Magic in the Summer League during his time there.[4]
After graduating from college, Shinada went for open try-outs for the American women's professional soccer league, the NWSL, and was approached by Portland Thorns to join in a preseason camp, but did not sign a professional contract.[5][6]
In July 2015, Shinada signed with Kungsbacka DFF of the Elitettan.[7]
In 2016, Shinada moved to Åland United of the Kansallinen Liiga.[6] After signing, she played 23 games and scored two goals.[6] After the end of the contract with the team, she joined Asahi Intecc Loveledge Nagoya in the Nadeshiko League until the European transfer window started on April 8.[6]
From May 2017, Ayaki Shinada participated tryouts with several Liga F teams until she was signed in June 2017 with RCD Espanyol.[6]
In January 2020, Shinada left Villarreal CF, and retired.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Ayaki Shinada". Lindsey Wilson.
- ^ a b "24歳で海外4ヶ国でプレー。エスパニョールで挑戦する"品田彩来"という生き方【INTERVIEW】". August 30, 2017.
- ^ "Ayaki Shinada". Lindsey Wilson.
- ^ "品田彩来のサマーリーグレポート（留学４年目）". 女子サッカー日記. August 4, 2014.
- ^ Conwell, William (March 10, 2015). "Thorns Release 2015 Preseason Roster". Stumptown Footy.
- ^ a b c d e "品田彩来選手 スペイン女子サッカー1部RCDエスパニョール入団". August 3, 2017.
- ^ Björkroos, Anna. "Åland United värvar japanskt". nyan.ax.
- ^ "品田彩来「海外女子サッカー紀行」". ameblo.jp.
External links
edit- Ayaki Shinada at Soccerway