Nanako Sasaki (born 16 March 1999) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Adelaide United in the A-League Women.
Early life and career
Sasaki came to Australia in 2017 with the primary intention of learning English to help fulfil her dream of becoming a Flight attendant with Qantas,[1] her football career was seen as just a hobby.[2]
Sasaki signed for Women's National Premier Leagues South Australia club Adelaide City where over a period of 4 seasons she won several team and individual honors.[3] For the 2021 season she signed with cross-town club Adelaide Comets where she scored 4 goals throughout the season, which led to Adelaide United offering her a contract.[3] After a successful opening season with Adelaide United, Sasaki was signed to a two-year extension.[4]
References
- ^ Yumi, Oba. "How Adelaide United's Japanese players found success in A-League". Special Broadcasting Service (SBS). Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Yumi, Oba. "Former NPL players aim to make a mark on the A-League Pitch". Special Broadcasting Service (SBS). Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ a b "REDS SIGN NANAKO SASAKI". Adelaide United. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "REDS RE-SIGN SASAKI AND TONKIN ON TWO-YEAR DEALS". Adelaide United. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
External links
- Nanako Sasaki at Soccerway
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