Mao Itamura (; born 8 August 2006) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward or midfielder for Women's Super League club Liverpool.
Early life Itamura was born on 8 August 2006. Growing up, she attended a football boarding school in Japan.
Club career Early career & Feyenoord Itamura started her career with Japanese side JFA Academy Fukushima. Following her stint there, she signed for Dutch side Feyenoord in 2025. After the 2025–26 Eredivisie season, in which she helped Feyenoord qualify for international football for the first time in their club history, Itamura was named Player of the Year in the Eredivisie with eight goals and six assists.
Liverpool On 20 July 2026, Itamura signed with Women's Super League side Liverpool.
International career Itamura is a Japan youth international. During the spring of 2026, she played for the Japan national under-20 team at the 2026 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup.
Style of play Itamura plays as a forward. Right-footed, she is known for her dribbling ability and shooting ability.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJFA Academy Fukushima2022Nadeshiko League 21413100015132023Nadeshiko League 21817100019172024Nadeshiko League 2201824002222Total524844005652Feyenoord2024–25Vrouwen Eredivisie10232001342025–26Vrouwen Eredivisie2080010218Total301032103412Liverpool2026–27Women's Super League00000000Career total825876109064
Honours Japan U20 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup: 2026
Individual Eredivisie Player of the Year: 2025–26
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