Kozue Ando facts for kids
Ando with Duisburg in 2011
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| Full name | Kozue Ando | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 9 July 1982 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Urawa Red Diamonds | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–2000 | Utsunomiya Women's High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001 | University of Tsukuba | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2009 | Urawa Reds | 146 | (98) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2012 | Duisburg | 58 | (19) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2015 | Frankfurt | 52 | (16) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2017 | Essen | 35 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017– | Urawa Red Diamonds | 46 | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 314 | (140) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2015 | Japan | 126 | (19) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Kozue Ando (安藤 梢, Andō Kozue, born 9 July 1982) is a famous Japanese football player. She is known for playing as a forward. Kozue Ando currently plays for the Urawa Red Diamonds club. She also played for the Japan national team until 2015.
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Kozue Ando's Club Journey
Kozue Ando was born in Utsunomiya, Japan, on July 9, 1982. She started her professional football career in 2002. She joined a team called Saitama Reinas FC, which later became Urawa Reds. In her first year, she scored 10 goals. She was even named the Young Player of the Year!
Winning with Urawa Reds
Ando became a top scorer for Urawa Reds in 2004 and 2009. She was also chosen as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in those years. She was picked for the "Best Eleven" team six times, showing how good she was.
Playing in Germany
In 2010, Ando moved to Germany to play for different clubs in the Bundesliga. She played for Duisburg, Frankfurt, and Essen. While playing for Frankfurt, she helped her team win the UEFA Women's Champions League in the 2014–15 season. This is a very big championship for women's football clubs in Europe.
Returning Home
In June 2017, Kozue Ando returned to Japan. She rejoined her former team, Urawa Reds, where she continues to play today.
Kozue Ando's National Team Career
Kozue Ando started playing for the Japan national team when she was only 16 years old. Her first game was in June 1999 against Norway during the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup.
World Cup and Olympic Success
Ando played in the World Cup four times and the Summer Olympics three times. One of her biggest achievements was winning the 2011 World Cup. Japan beat the United States in a thrilling penalty shootout in the final. Ando was a starter in that final match!
She also helped Japan win a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. In 2015, her team finished second at the 2015 World Cup.
Her Last National Game
During the 2015 World Cup, in the first game against Switzerland, Ando got a penalty kick. Sadly, she also fractured her left ankle during that moment. This game was her last time playing for the Japan national team. She played a total of 126 games for Japan and scored 19 goals.
Kozue Ando's Education
Kozue Ando is not just a talented football player; she is also very smart! She graduated from Utsunomiya Women's High School. Later, in May 2018, she earned a PhD (a very high university degree) in Physical Education, Health, and Sport Sciences from University of Tsukuba.
Kozue Ando's Achievements
Kozue Ando has won many awards and championships throughout her career.
Club Honors
- Urawa Reds Ladies
* L.League: 2004, 2009
- FCR 2001 Duisburg
* DFB-Pokal (German Cup): 2009–10
- Frankfurt
* DFB-Pokal (German Cup): 2013–14 * UEFA Women's Champions League: 2014–15
National Team Honors
- FIFA Women's World Cup: 2011 (Winner)
Individual Awards
- L.League
* MVP (Most Valuable Player): 2004, 2009 * Top Scorer: 2004, 2009 * Best Eleven (chosen as one of the best players): 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009 * Best Young Player: 2002
See also
In Spanish: Kozue Andō para niños
