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) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Defender | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | 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- | Omiya Ardija Ventus | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 145 | (7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2012–2019 | Japan | 65 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Saori Ariyoshi, born on November 1, 1987, is a talented Japanese football player. She is known for playing as a defender. Currently, she plays for the Omiya Ardija Ventus team in Japan's WE League. Saori has also proudly represented her country as part of the Japan national team.
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Saori Ariyoshi's Club Career
Saori Ariyoshi was born in Saga, Japan. She started her journey in football at a young age. In 2008, while studying at Nippon Sport Science University, she began her professional career. She made her first appearance in the L.League playing for TEPCO Mareeze.
After finishing university, Saori joined Nippon TV Beleza in 2010. This was a big step in her club career. She quickly became a key player for the team. From 2013 to 2016, she was chosen for the "Best Eleven" team four years in a row. This award recognizes the top players in the league.
Playing for Japan: National Team Career
Saori Ariyoshi first joined the Japan national team in February 2012. Her first game for Japan was on February 29, 2012, against Norway at the 2012 Algarve Cup.
Big Tournaments and Wins
In 2014, Saori played in two important competitions. She was part of the team that won the championship at the Asian Cup. Later that year, Japan also earned second place at the Asian Games.
The year 2015 was very exciting for Saori. She played in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. Japan's team finished in second place, which was a great achievement. Saori played in six matches during this World Cup and even scored one goal. She was also considered for the Golden Ball award, which goes to the best player in the tournament.
Saori continued to play a vital role for her country. In 2018, she was part of the team that won the Asian Cup for the second time in a row. Overall, Saori played 65 games for Japan and scored one goal.
National Team Game Statistics
Here's a look at how many games Saori Ariyoshi played for the Japan national team each year:
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| Year | Games Played | Goals Scored |
| 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.
With Tokyo Verdy Beleza
- AFC Women's Club Championship: 2019
Other Major Wins
- Nadeshiko League (Japan's top women's football league):
- Won: 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Runner-up: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
- Nadeshiko League Cup:
- Won: 2010, 2012, 2016, 2018
- Empress's Cup (a major knockout cup competition in Japan):
- Won: 2014, 2017, 2018
International Medals with Japan
- FIFA Women's World Cup:
- Silver Medal: 2015 Canada
- AFC Women's Asian Cup:
- Gold Medal: 2014 Vietnam, 2018 Jordan
- Asian Games:
- Gold Medal: 2018 Jakarta-Palembang
- Silver Medal: 2014 Incheon
Images for kids
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Saori Ariyoshi playing in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.
See also
In Spanish: Saori Ariyoshi para niños
