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Asuna Tanaka
田中 明日菜

Tanaka in 2012
Personal information
Full name	Asuna Tanaka
Date of birth	(1988-04-23) 23 April 1988 (age 37)
Place of birth	Sakai, Osaka, Japan
Height	1.64 m (5 ft 4+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Hwacheon KSPO WFC
Number	4
Youth career
2004–2006	Tokiwagi Gakuen High School
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2007–2008	Tasaki Perule FC	32	(2)
2009–2013	INAC Kobe Leonessa	80	(15)
2013–2014	Frankfurt	22	(1)
2014–2017	INAC Kobe Leonessa	39	(3)
2018–2023	Gyeongju KHNP	35	(6)
2024-	Hwacheon KSPO WFC	6	(1)
Total		173	(21)
International career
2008	Japan U-20	4	(1)
2011–2016	Japan	39	(3)
Medal record Tasaki Perule FC Runner-up Nadeshiko League 2007 Runner-up Empress's Cup 2007 INAC Kobe Leonessa Winner Nadeshiko League 2011 Winner Nadeshiko League 2012 Winner Nadeshiko League 2013 Runner-up Nadeshiko League 2016 Runner-up Nadeshiko League 2017 Winner Nadeshiko League Cup 2013 Runner-up Nadeshiko League Cup 2012 Winner Empress's Cup 2010 Winner Empress's Cup 2011 Winner Empress's Cup 2012 Winner Empress's Cup 2013 Winner Empress's Cup 2015 Winner Empress's Cup 2016 Representing  Japan Olympic Games Silver 2012 London Team FIFA Women's World Cup Gold 2011 Germany Silver 2015 Canada AFC U-19 Women's Championship Silver 2007 China AFC U-16 Women's Championship Gold 2005 South Korea
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 December 2017

Asuna Tanaka (田中 明日菜, Tanaka Asuna, born 23 April 1988) is a Japanese footballer. She plays as a midfielder, which means she helps both attack and defense. Asuna Tanaka plays for Hwacheon KSPO WFC and has also played for the Japan national team.

Asuna Tanaka's Club Journey

Asuna Tanaka was born in Sakai, Japan, on April 23, 1988. After finishing high school, she started her professional football career.

Early Club Years

In 2007, Tanaka joined Tasaki Perule FC. She played there for two years. Unfortunately, the club had to close down in 2008 because of money problems.

Success with INAC Kobe Leonessa

In 2009, Tanaka moved to INAC Kobe Leonessa. This was a very successful time for her. She was chosen for the "Best Eleven" team in the 2011 and 2012 seasons. This award means she was one of the best players in the league.

Playing in Germany and Korea

In July 2013, Tanaka decided to play abroad. She joined Frankfurt, a club in Germany's top women's league, the Bundesliga. After about a year, in October 2014, she returned to INAC Kobe Leonessa. Later, she moved to South Korea to play for Gyeongju KHNP in the WK League. As of 2024, she plays for Hwacheon KSPO WFC.

Asuna Tanaka's National Team Career

Asuna Tanaka has also had a great career playing for her country, Japan.

Playing for Japan's Youth Teams

In November 2008, Tanaka was part of the Japan U-20 national team. She played in the 2008 U-20 World Cup. This is a big tournament for young players under 20 years old.

Representing Japan's Senior Team

Gold medal match in 2012 London Olympics. Tanaka (red 14) is seen near the action.

In March 2011, Tanaka was chosen to play for the main Japan national team. She made her first appearance against Finland on March 4, 2011, at the 2011 Algarve Cup.

She played in some of the biggest football tournaments in the world:

• The 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, where Japan won the championship!
• The 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
• The 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Japan finished in second place at both the 2012 Olympics and the 2015 World Cup. Tanaka played 39 games for Japan and scored 3 goals before 2016.

Asuna Tanaka's Achievements

Asuna Tanaka has won many awards and championships throughout her career.

International Honors

• AFC U-17 Women's Championship
  • Champion: 2005
• FIFA Women's World Cup
  • Champion: 2011
  • Runner-up: 2015
• Olympic Games
  • Silver Medal: 2012 London Olympics

Club Honors

• INAC Kobe Leonessa
  • L.League (Japan's top league)
    • Champions: 2011, 2012
  • Empress's Cup (Japan's main cup competition)
    • Champions: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016
  • Japan and South Korea Women's League Championship
    • Champion: 2012
• Frankfurt
  • DFB-Pokal (Germany's main cup competition)
    • Champion: 2013–14

Individual Awards

• L.League Division 1
  • Best Eleven: 2011, 2012

See also

In Spanish: Asuna Tanaka para niños