Kurea Okino (Japanese: 沖野くれあ; born 12 July 1999) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a striker for Melbourne Victory FC.

Kurea Okino
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-07-12) 12 July 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Japan
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Melbourne Victory FC
Number 13
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2017 Tokiwagi Gakuen High School LSC 46 (6)
2018–2019 Mynavi Sendai 4 (1)
2020 AS Harima Albion 12 (2)
2021–2022 Iga FC Kunoichi Mie 24 (3)
2023 Boroondara-Carey Eagles FC 21 (31)
2024– Melbourne Victory FC 17 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

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As a youth player, Okino joined the youth academy of Japanese side Club Fields Linda. She attended Tokiwagi Gakuen High School in Japan.[1]

Career

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In 2023, Okino signed for Australian side Boroondara-Carey Eagles FC. She was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[2]

Style of play

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Okino mainly operates as a striker. She has been described as "dynamic and technical".[3]

Personal life

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Okino was born in 1999 in Japan. She is the daughter of a footballer father.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "[チャレンジリーグ]常盤木学園FW沖野くれあが地元北海道で途中出場、「小5から常盤木に入りたかった」". minasaka.net.
  2. ^ "How Kurea Okino conquered the Vic NPLW". impetusfootball.org.
  3. ^ "A-LEAGUE WOMEN'S TOP 20". Herald Sun. ProQuest 2912842136.
  4. ^ "マイナビ仙台高卒ルーキー沖野「入っちゃった」初シュートで初ゴール初白星". hochi.news.
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