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Ayumi Kaihori
海堀 あゆみ

Kaihori at the 2015 World Cup
Personal information
Full name	Ayumi Kaihori
Date of birth	(1986-09-04) September 4, 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth	Nagaokakyo, Kyoto, Japan
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Playing position	Goalkeeper
Youth career
	Speranza FC Takatsuki
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2004–2007	Speranza FC Takatsuki	58	(0)
2008–2015	INAC Kobe Leonessa	157	(0)
Total		215	(0)
National team
2008–2015	Japan	53	(0)
Honours INAC Kobe Leonessa Winner Nadeshiko League 2011 Winner Nadeshiko League 2012 Winner Nadeshiko League 2013 Runner-up Nadeshiko League 2008 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 Runner-up Empress's Cup 2008 Representing  Japan Olympic Games Silver 2012 London Team FIFA Women's World Cup Gold 2011 Germany Silver 2015 Canada AFC Women's Asian Cup Gold 2014 Vietnam Bronze 2008 Vietnam Bronze 2010 China Asian Games Gold 2010 Guangzhou Team Silver 2014 Incheon Team
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Ayumi Kaihori (海堀 あゆみ, Kaihori Ayumi) is a famous Japanese football player. She played as a goalkeeper. Ayumi was a key player for the Japan national team. She was born on September 4, 1986.

Ayumi Kaihori's Club Journey

Ayumi Kaihori was born in Nagaokakyo, Japan. She started her football journey early. In 2004, while still in high school, she joined the youth team of Speranza FC Takatsuki.

Later, in 2008, she moved to a new club called INAC Leonessa. This club later became known as INAC Kobe Leonessa. She had a very successful time with this team.

Her team, INAC Kobe Leonessa, won the L.League championship three times in a row. They won in 2011, 2012, and 2013. This was a huge achievement for the club.

Ayumi was also recognized for her great skills. She was chosen as one of the "Best Eleven" players twice. This happened in 2011 and again in 2013. Being in the Best Eleven means she was one of the top players in the league. She stopped playing professional football in 2015.

Playing for Japan's National Team

Ayumi Kaihori also played for the Japanese national team. She was first chosen for the team in May 2008. Her first game was against Chinese Taipei on May 31, 2008. This was during the 2008 AFC Women's Asian Cup.

One of her most famous moments was in the 2011 World Cup final. Japan played against the United States. The game went to a penalty shoot-out. Ayumi, as the goalkeeper, saved two important penalties. Her saves helped Japan win the World Cup, 3–1.

She also helped Japan win a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. She played in one game during the Olympics. In that game against South Africa, she kept a "clean sheet." This means the other team did not score any goals.

Ayumi played in the 2015 World Cup as well. She played in five matches during this tournament. Japan reached the final again, but they lost to the United States 5-2. Japan finished in second place.

She played a total of 53 games for the Japanese national team. Her last game for Japan was in 2015.

How Many Games Did Ayumi Play for Japan?

Here is a table showing how many games Ayumi Kaihori played for the Japan national team each year: