Chinatsu Kira (吉良 知夏, Kira Chinatsu, born July 5, 1991) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward. She plays for Japanese Nadeshiko League club Orca Kamogawa. She played for the Japanese national team.
Club career
Urawa Reds
Kira was born in Usuki on July 5, 1991. After graduating from high school, she joined for Urawa Reds in 2010. She was selected Best Young Player awards in 2011 season.
Melbourne City
In December 2020, Kira joined Australian club Melbourne City to play for the first time outside of her home country.[1]
Orca Kamogawa
In June 2021, Kira returned to Japan and signed with Nadeshiko League club Orca Kamogawa.[2]
SE AEM
In January 2023, Kira signed with Liga F club SE AEM
SC Telstar VVNH
In august 2023, Kira signed with Eredivisie Vrouwen club SC Telstar VVNH.[3] and became the first Japanese female player ever in Eredivisie Vrouwen.
National team career
In August 2008, Kira was selected for the Japan U-17 national team for the 2008 U-17 World Cup. She played three games and scored four goals.[4] On May 8, 2014, she debuted for the Japan national team against New Zealand. She was a member of Japan's squad for the 2014 Asian Cup and the 2014 Asian Games. Japan won the championship at the Asian Cup and second place at the Asian Games. She played 12 games and scored 5 goals for Japan in 2014.
National team statistics
| Japan national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2014 | 12 | 5 |
| Total | 12 | 5 |
International goals
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 18 May 2014 | Gò Đậu Stadium, Thủ Dầu Một, Vietnam |  Jordan |
1–0 | 7–0 | 2014 AFC Women's Asian Cup |
| 2. | 7–0 | |||||
| 3. | 18 September 2014 | Incheon Namdong Asiad Rugby Field, Incheon, South Korea | Jordan |
8–0 | 12–0 | 2014 Asian Games |
| 4. | 9–0 | |||||
| 5. | 22 September 2014 | Incheon Munhak Stadium, Incheon, South Korea |  Chinese Taipei |
2–0 | 3–0 |
Honours
- Japan
Winner
References
- ^ "Melbourne City FC signs Japanese International Chinatsu Kira". Melbourne City. 21 December 2020.
- ^ "吉良知夏選手 新加入のお知らせ" [Chinatsu Kira Newcomer Notice] (in Japanese). Orca Kamogawa. 16 June 2021. Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "Telstar Vrouwen versterkt zich met Japans oud-international Kira". Aug 2023.
- ^ FIFA
- ^ List of match in 2014 at Japan Football Association (in Japanese)
External links
- Chinatsu Kira – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Chinatsu Kira at Soccerway
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