is a Japanese football player. She plays for Urawa Reds in the WE League. She has also played for the Japan national team.
Club career Shibata was born in Kitakyushu on July 27, 1992. After graduating from high school, she joined Urawa Reds in 2011. She was selected for the Best Eleven in the 2015 season.
National team career In August 2012, Shibata was selected Japan U-20 national team for 2012 U-20 World Cup. She played 6 games and scored 3 goals, and Japan won 3rd place. Shibata was named the 2012 Asian Young Footballer of the Year. In August 2015, she was selected Japan national team for 2015 East Asian Cup. At this competition, on August 4, she debuted against South Korea.
National team statistics List of match in 2015 at Japan Football Association Japan national teamYearAppsGoals201510Total10
References
External links
Japan Football Association