Nanako Sasaki (born 16 March 1999) is a professional Japanese association footballer currently playing for Adelaide United in the A-League Women.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | March 16, 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Japan | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Adelaide United FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017-2020 | Adelaide City | ||
| 2021 | Adelaide Comets | 24 | (4) |
| 2021– | Adelaide United FC | 43 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life and career edit
Sasaki came to Australia in 2021 with the primary intention of learning English to help fulfil her dream of becoming a Flight attendant with Qantas,[1] her football career was seen as just a hobby.[2]
Sasaki signed for Women's National Premier Leagues South Australia club Adelaide City where over a period of 4 seasons she won several team and individual honors.[3] For the 2021 season she signed with cross-town club Adelaide Comets where she scored 4 goals throughout the season, which led to Adelaide United offering her a contract.[3] After a successful opening season with Adelaide United, Sasaki was signed to a two-year extension.[4]
References edit
- ^ Yumi, Oba. "How Adelaide United's Japanese players found success in A-League". Special Broadcasting Service (SBS). Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Yumi, Oba. "Former NPL players aim to make a mark on the A-League Pitch". Special Broadcasting Service (SBS). Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ a b "REDS SIGN NANAKO SASAKI". Adelaide United. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "REDS RE-SIGN SASAKI AND TONKIN ON TWO-YEAR DEALS". Adelaide United. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
External links edit
- Nanako Sasaki at Soccerway
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