Megumi Takase facts for kids
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| Full name | Megumi Takase | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | November 10, 1990 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Kitami, Hokkaido, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 4+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Forward | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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INAC Kobe Leonessa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2006–2008 | Hokkaido Bunkyo University Meisei High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009– | INAC Kobe Leonessa | 238 | (104) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2016 | Japan | 61 | (9) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:05, 23 February 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:05, 23 February 2023 (UTC) |
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Megumi Takase (高瀬 愛実, born November 10, 1990) is a Japanese football player. She plays as a forward, which means she is usually at the front of the team, trying to score goals. Megumi plays for INAC Kobe Leonessa in the WE League and also for the Japanese national team. She was born in Kitami, Hokkaido, Japan.
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Megumi Takase's Club Career
Megumi Takase started her professional football journey after finishing high school. In 2009, she joined the team INAC Kobe Leonessa. This was a big step for her career.
Early Success at INAC Kobe Leonessa
In her first year, the 2009 season, Megumi was recognized as the Best Young Player. This award showed how talented she was even at a young age. She quickly became a key player for her team.
Becoming a Top Scorer
In 2012, Megumi had an amazing season. She scored 20 goals in just 18 games, making her the top scorer in the league. She also won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award that year. This award goes to the player who is considered the best in the league.
Megumi Takase's International Career
Megumi Takase also played for her country, Japan, on the international stage. She represented Japan in many important tournaments.
Playing for Japan's National Team
Megumi made her first appearance for the Japan national team on January 15, 2010. Her first game was against Chile. Later that year, she also played for the Japan U-20 national team in the 2010 U-20 World Cup.
Winning Big Tournaments
Megumi was part of the Japanese team that won the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. This was a huge victory for Japan. She also helped her team win a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
She was also a member of the squad that won gold medals at the 2010 Asian Games and the 2014 AFC Women's Asian Cup. Megumi played 61 games for Japan and scored 9 goals before 2016.
Personal Life
Megumi Takase is not the only football player in her family. Her brother, Akira Takase, is also a football player.
Honours and Achievements
Megumi Takase has won many awards and championships throughout her career with her club and the national team.
- INAC Kobe Leonessa
- Nadeshiko League: 2011, 2012, 2013
- WE League: 2021–22
- Empress's Cup: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016
- Nadeshiko League Cup: 2013
- Japan National Team
- FIFA Women's World Cup: 2011 (Gold Medal)
- Asian Games: 2010 (Gold Medal)
- East Asian Football Championship: 2010 (Gold Medal)
- AFC Women's Asian Cup: 2014 (Gold Medal)
- Summer Olympics: 2012 (Silver Medal)
- Japan U20 National Team
- AFC U-19 Women's Championship: 2009 (Gold Medal)
External Links
- Megumi Takase – FIFA competition recordLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Megumi Takase at SoccerwayLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
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- Japan Football Association
See also
In Spanish: Megumi Takase para niños
