Asano Nagasato facts for kids
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| Full name | Asano Nagasato | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | January 24, 1989 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Atsugi, Kanagawa, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Forward | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2006 | Nippon TV Beleza | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2012 | Nippon TV Beleza | 90 | (39) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2016 | Turbine Potsdam | 37 | (12) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 127 | (51) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2008 | Japan U-20 | 3 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2015 | Japan | 11 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Asano Nagasato (永里 亜紗乃, Nagasato Asano, born January 24, 1989) is a talented Japanese former footballer. She played as a forward, scoring many goals. Asano also proudly represented the Japan national team. Her brother, Genki Nagasato, and sister, Yuki Nagasato, are also well-known football players.
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Asano Nagasato: A Football Star
Asano Nagasato was born in Atsugi, Japan, on January 24, 1989. She grew up loving football and became a professional player. Her career showed her dedication and skill in the sport.
Early Life and Club Journey
Asano started her journey in football at a young age. She joined the youth team of Nippon TV Beleza in 2004. This club is one of Japan's top women's football teams.
In 2007, she officially joined the senior team of Nippon TV Beleza. She played there for several years, becoming a key player. In the 2012 season, her excellent performance earned her a spot in the "Best Eleven" team. This award recognizes the top players in the league.
In 2013, Asano decided to try playing in Europe. She moved to Germany to join 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam. This club plays in the Frauen-Bundesliga, which is Germany's highest women's football league. She continued to show her skills as a forward there. Asano retired from professional football in 2016.
Playing for Japan
Asano Nagasato also had a successful career playing for her country, Japan. She represented Japan at different levels, from youth teams to the senior national team.
Representing Japan's Youth Team
In November 2008, Asano was chosen for the Japan U-20 national team. She played in the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. During this tournament, she scored two important goals. One of these was the winning goal against Germany.
Playing for the Senior Team
On July 29, 2009, Asano Nagasato made her first appearance for the Japan national team. Her debut match was against Germany.
She was also part of the Japanese squad for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. This is one of the biggest tournaments in women's football. By 2015, Asano had played 11 games for Japan and scored 1 goal.
Achievements and Awards
Asano Nagasato achieved several successes during her football career. She won multiple titles with her club, Nippon TV Beleza. These included winning the Nadeshiko League three times (2007, 2008, 2010). She also helped her team win the Nadeshiko League Cup three times (2007, 2010, 2012). Additionally, they won the Empress's Cup three times (2007, 2008, 2009).
With the Japan national team, she earned a silver medal at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. She also won a silver medal at the 2007 AFC U-19 Women's Championship and a gold medal at the 2005 AFC U-17 Women's Championship.
See also
In Spanish: Asano Nagasato para niños
