Nahomi Kawasumi facts for kids
Kawasumi, April 2017
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| Full name | Nahomi Kawasumi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 23 September 1985 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Yamato, Kanagawa, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 157 cm (5 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Forward, Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Albirex Niigata Ladies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–2003 | Yamato Sylphid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2007 | Nippon Sport Science University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2016 | INAC Kobe Leonessa | 144 | (58) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | → Seattle Reign FC (loan) | 22 | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2018 | Seattle Reign FC | 48 | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | → INAC Kobe Leonessa (loan) | 11 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2023 | NJ/NY Gotham FC | 66 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | → INAC Kobe Leonessa (loan) | 9 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023– | Albirex Niigata Ladies | 0 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2008–2018 | Japan | 90 | (20) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5:27, 24 July 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18:02, 23 February 2023 (UTC) |
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Nahomi Kawasumi (川澄 奈穂美, Kawasumi Nahomi, born 23 September 1985) is a talented Japanese football player. She plays as a midfielder or forward for the Japanese club Albirex Niigata. Nahomi has been a key player for Japan's national team since 2008. She helped Japan win the World Cup in 2011. She also earned silver medals at the 2012 London Olympics and the 2015 World Cup.
During the 2011 World Cup, Nahomi scored two amazing goals. One was a long shot from 35 yards against Sweden in the semifinals. Her goals helped Japan win the tournament for the very first time.
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Early Life and Soccer Start
Nahomi Kawasumi grew up in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. This area is about 40 minutes south of Tokyo. She started playing soccer when she was young. Her older sister also played, which inspired Nahomi.
She played for a team called the Rinkan Lemons in elementary school. Another future Japanese national team player, Megumi Kamionobe, was on that team. Nahomi and Megumi scored most of their team's goals. After elementary school, Nahomi went on to attend Nippon Sport Science University.
Club Soccer Career
Nahomi Kawasumi has played for several professional football clubs. She has shown her skills in both Japan and the United States.
Playing for INAC Kobe Leonessa
Nahomi joined INAC Kobe Leonessa in 2008. This Japanese club became very successful with her on the team.
In 2011, she was named the league's most valuable player (MVP). She was also the captain when INAC won its first league championship. The team had a fantastic record that year, winning 12 games and losing only 3.
Nahomi was named the league's MVP again in 2013. She scored 12 goals, which was the second-highest in the league. She was also chosen for the league's Best Eleven team for the fourth year in a row. INAC Kobe won their third championship in a row that year. They finished with an amazing record of 16 wins and no losses.
In 2013, INAC Kobe also won the 2013 International Women's Club Championship. Nahomi scored a goal in their semi-final win. They then beat Chelsea L.F.C. in the final.
Time with Seattle Reign FC
In 2014, Nahomi joined Seattle Reign FC in the United States on loan. She played in the NWSL. She quickly became a star player.
In July 2014, she scored two goals against the Boston Breakers. One of these was the winning goal. This earned her the title of NWSL Player of the Week. A few weeks later, she scored two more goals and made an assist against Portland Thorns FC. She was named Player of the Week again. Nahomi finished the 2014 season with 9 goals and 5 assists. She was also chosen for the NWSL Best XI team.
Nahomi returned to Seattle Reign FC in June 2016. She scored two goals in her first game back, again earning Player of the Week honors. In 2017, she set a new NWSL record. She made four assists in one game, helping her team win 6–2. She played in all 24 games that season and scored six goals.
Moving to NJ/NY Gotham FC
In January 2019, Nahomi moved to another NWSL club, NJ/NY Gotham FC (formerly Sky Blue FC). She played for the team until July 2023.
Back to Japan with Albirex Niigata
On July 23, 2023, Nahomi Kawasumi returned to Japan. She signed with WE League club Albirex Niigata.
International Career for Japan
Nahomi Kawasumi started playing for the Japan women's national football team, known as Nadeshiko Japan, in 2008. Her first international goal was against Finland in 2011.
2011 FIFA Women's World Cup
During the semi-final of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup against Sweden, Nahomi scored two goals. This helped Japan win 3–1 and reach the final against the United States. She scored the tying goal and then the winning goal. Japan went on to win the World Cup for the first time by beating the United States in penalty kicks.
2012 London Olympics
Nahomi was part of Japan's team for the 2012 London Olympics. She scored her first goal of the tournament against Canada. Japan won that game 2–1. Japan reached the final but lost 2–1 to the United States. This earned Japan a silver medal. Nahomi played in every match for Japan during the Olympics.
Later International Success
Nahomi continued to be a key player for Nadeshiko Japan. She helped the team finish as runners-up in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. Her cross led to an own goal by an English defender, sending Japan to the final.
After Japan did not qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympics, many older players were not called up. However, Nahomi was brought back to the national team in March 2018. Her experience helped Japan win the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup.
Off the Field
Outside of playing football, Nahomi Kawasumi has appeared in commercials. She has been in ads for products like CalorieMate and Toyota. She also appeared in commercials for a skin care line called Acnelogy.
Honours and Awards
Nahomi Kawasumi has won many awards and championships throughout her career.
INAC Kobe Leonessa
- Nadeshiko League: 2011, 2012, 2013
- Empress's Cup: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016
- Nadeshiko League Cup: 2013
- International Women's Club Championship: 2013
Seattle Reign FC
- NWSL Shield (regular season winners): 2014
Japan National Team
- FIFA Women's World Cup: 2011 (Gold Medal)
- FIFA Women's World Cup Runner-Up: 2015 (Silver Medal)
- Olympic Games Silver Medal: 2012
- AFC Women's Asian Cup: 2014, 2018 (Gold Medal)
- Asian Games: 2010 (Gold Medal)
- Summer Universiade: 2005 (Gold Medal)
Individual Awards
- Japan Women's Football League
- MVP: 2011, 2013
- Top Scorer: 2011
- Best XI: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
- NWSL
- Player of the Week: Week 13, Week 16 (2014 season); Week 11 (2016 season); Week 5 (2017 season)
- Best XI: 2014
See also
In Spanish: Nahomi Kawasumi para niños
