is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder. She plays for Hwacheon KSPO WFC and has also played for the Japan national team.
Club career Tanaka was born in Sakai on 23 April 1988. After graduating from high school, she joined Tasaki Perule FC in 2007. However, the club was disbanded in 2008 due to financial strain. She moved to INAC Kobe Leonessa in 2009. She was selected Best Eleven in 2011 and 2012. She moved to German Bundesliga club Frankfurt in July 2013.INAC Kobe Leonessa In October 2014, she returned to INAC Kobe Leonessa.INAC Kobe Leonessa She moved to Korean WK League club Gyeongju KHNP.INAC Kobe Leonessa
National team career
In November 2008, Tanaka was selected by the Japan U-20 national team for the 2008 U-20 World Cup.FIFA In March 2011, Tanaka was selected by the Japan national team for the 2011 Algarve Cup. At this competition, on 4 March, she debuted against Finland. In July, she played at the 2011 World Cup as Japan won the championship. She also played at the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2015 World Cup.FIFA Japan won 2nd place at both tournaments. She played 39 games and scored 3 goals for Japan until 2016.
Club statistics ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague Cup TotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsTasaki Perule FC20071303030190200819230—222Total3226030412INAC Kobe Leonessa200919431—22520101854251278201116441—20520121814160282201391—30121Total801515514110921Frankfurt2013–1418140—2212014–1540111*0*61Total2215110282Career total1341826618117825 *Champions League
National team statistics List of match in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 , 2016 at Japan Football Association Japan national teamYearAppsGoals2011622012131201390201420201560201630Total393
National team Goals # Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 1 September 2011 Jinan, China Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics Qualifiers 2. 11 September 2011 Jinan, China Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics Qualifiers 3. 2 March 2012 Faro, Portugal 2012 Algarve Cup
Honors International Japan National Team AFC U-17 Women's Championship Champion: 2005 FIFA Women's World Cup Champion: 2011
Club INAC Kobe Leonessa L.League Champions: 2011, 2012 Empress's Cup Champions: 2010, 2011, 2012 Japan and South Korea Women's League Championship Champion: 2012
Frankfurt DFB-Pokal Champion: 2013–14
Individual L.League Division 1 Best Eleven: 2011, 2012
References
External links
Japan Football Association