Shoko Mikami
Shoko Mikami (三上 尚子, Mikami Shōko, born January 8, 1981) is a former Japanese football player and manager. She played for Japan national team.
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| Full name | Shoko Mikami | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | January 8, 1981 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Ichihara, Chiba, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Forward | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1996–1998 | Nikko Securities Dream Ladies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2001 | Tasaki Perule FC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2003 | JEF United Ichihara | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2009 | JEF United Chiba | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999 | Japan | 3 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Managerial career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2017 | JEF United Chiba | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Club career
Mikami was born in Ichihara on January 8, 1981. In 1996, she joined Nikko Securities Dream Ladies. The club also won L.League championship for 3 years in a row (1996-1998). However, the club was disbanded in 1998 due to financial strain. She moved to Tasaki Perule FC. In 2001 season, she was selected Best Eleven. In 2002, she moved to her local club JEF United Ichihara (later JEF United Chiba). In 2003, she went to United States and played university team. In 2007, she returned to JEF United Chiba. In 2009, she retired.
National team career
In November 1999, Mikami was selected Japan national team for 1999 AFC Championship. At this competition, on November 12, she debuted and scored 2 goals against Nepal. She played 3 games and scored 2 goals for Japan in 1999.[1]
Coaching career
After retirement, Mikami became coach for youth team at JEF United Chiba. In 2014, she became manager for top team.[2] She managed the team until 2017 season.[3]
References
- Japan Football Association(in Japanese)
- JEF United Chiba(in Japanese)
- JEF United Chiba(in Japanese)
