Saori Ariyoshi facts for kids
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| Full name | Saori Ariyoshi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | November 1, 1987 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Saga, Saga, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.59 m (5 ft 2+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Omiya Ardija Ventus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2005 | Kamimura Gakuen High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2009 | Nippon Sport Science University | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | TEPCO Mareeze | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2020 | NTV Tokyo Verdy Beleza | 142 | (7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021-2024 | Omiya Ardija Ventus | 39 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024- | Albirex Niigata | 13 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 145 | (7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2019 | Japan | 65 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of December 31, 2018 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of March 2, 2019 |
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Saori Ariyoshi (有吉 佐織, born November 1, 1987) is a talented Japanese footballer. She plays as a defender and is currently a part of the Albirex Niigata team in the WE League. Saori has also proudly represented the Japan national team.
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Saori Ariyoshi's Football Journey
Starting Her Club Career
Saori Ariyoshi was born in Saga, Japan, on November 1, 1987. She began her journey in professional football in 2008. While studying at Nippon Sport Science University, she made her first appearance in the L.League, which is Japan's top women's football league. Her first team was TEPCO Mareeze.
After finishing university, Saori joined Nippon TV Beleza in 2010. She played for this club for many years, from 2010 to 2020. During her time there, she was recognized as one of the best players. She was chosen for the "Best Eleven" team four years in a row, from 2013 to 2016. This award means she was one of the top 11 players in the league. Later, she moved to Omiya Ardija Ventus in 2021 and then to Albirex Niigata in 2024.
Playing for Japan
Saori Ariyoshi's talent also earned her a spot on the Japan national team, often called "Nadeshiko Japan." She made her debut for the national team on February 29, 2012, in a match against Norway during the 2012 Algarve Cup.
In 2014, she played in two big tournaments: the AFC Women's Asian Cup and the Asian Games. Japan won the championship at the Asian Cup and took home a silver medal at the Asian Games.
A big moment came in 2015 when Saori played in the FIFA Women's World Cup. Japan finished in second place, and Saori played in six matches, even scoring one goal. She was also considered for the "Golden Ball" award, given to the best player in the tournament. She continued to play for Japan, helping them win their second straight Asian Cup title in 2018. Overall, she played 65 games for Japan and scored 1 goal.
National Team Game Records
Here is a summary of Saori Ariyoshi's appearances and goals for the Japan national team:
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| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 1 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 65 | 1 |
Awards and Achievements
Saori Ariyoshi has won many awards and championships throughout her career.
Club Trophies
With her club, Tokyo Verdy Beleza, she has won:
- AFC Women's Club Championship: 2019
International Medals
For her country, Japan, she has earned:
- FIFA Women's World Cup: Silver Medal in 2015
- AFC Women's Asian Cup: Gold Medal in 2014 and 2018
- Asian Games: Gold Medal in 2018 and Silver Medal in 2014
More About Saori Ariyoshi
Where to Find More Information
You can find more details about Saori Ariyoshi through these links:
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- Japan Football Association
See also
In Spanish: Saori Ariyoshi para niños
