Kyoko Yano facts for kids
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| Full name | Kyoko Yano | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | June 3, 1984 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 4+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2002 | Shonan Gakuin High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2006 | Kanagawa University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2012 | Urawa Reds | 111 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 111 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2012 | Japan | 74 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kyoko Yano (矢野 喬子, born June 3, 1984) is a Japanese former football player. She played as a defender for the Japan national team. She is well-known for helping Japan win the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup and a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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Club Career Highlights
Kyoko Yano was born in Yokohama, Japan. After finishing her studies at Kanagawa University, she joined the Urawa Reds football club in 2007.
Early Success at Urawa Reds
In her first year, the 2007 season, Kyoko Yano was recognized as the Best Young Player. This showed how talented she was right from the start.
Playing for Urawa Reds
She played for Urawa Reds for six seasons, until the end of 2012. During her time there, she played in 111 matches in Japan's top women's football league, the L.League. She was so good that she was chosen for the "Best Eleven" team every single season she played.
National Team Journey
Kyoko Yano's journey with the Japan national team began in June 2003. Even though she was still a student at Kanagawa University, she was picked to play in the 2003 AFC Women's Championship.
First Game and Goal
On June 11, 2003, she made her first appearance for Japan. In that game against Guam, she not only debuted but also scored a goal!
Major Tournaments
Kyoko Yano represented Japan in many big international tournaments:
- She played in the World Cup three times: in 2003, 2007, and 2011.
- She also participated in the Summer Olympics three times: in 2004, 2008, and 2012.
Winning Big
Her most famous achievements with the national team include:
- Winning the championship at the 2011 World Cup. This was a huge moment for Japanese football!
- Earning a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
Kyoko Yano played a total of 74 games for Japan and scored 1 goal before she retired from international football in 2012.
Honors and Awards
Kyoko Yano achieved many great things during her football career.
Club Team Honors
- L.League
- Champion: 2009
National Team Honors
- FIFA Women's World Cup
- Champion: 2011
- Asian Games
- Gold Medal: 2010
- East Asian Football Championship
- Champions: 2008, 2010
External Links
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See also
In Spanish: Kyoko Yano para niños
