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Nahomi Kawasumi, Japan footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Nahomi Kawasumi
Nahomi Kawasumi
Japan
23 September 1985
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Nahomi Kawasumi is a Japanese footballer who plays either as a midfielder or forward for Japanese club Albirex Niigata. A full international since 2008, she won gold at the 2011 World Cup as well as silver at the 2012 London Olympics and 2015 World Cup. During the 2011 World Cup, she scored two goals—including a lob at 35 yards away against Sweden during the semifinals—helping Japan eventually win the tournament for the first time in its history.

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📋 Profile & Career

: Kawasumi, April 2017
⚽ Personal information:
Full name: Nahomi Kawasumi
Date of birth: (1985-09-23) 23 September 1985 (age 39)
Place of birth: Yamato, Kanagawa, Japan
Height: 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)
Position(s): Forward, Midfielder
⚽ Team information:
Current team: Albirex Niigata Ladies
Number: 19
⚽ Youth career:
1998–2003: Yamato Sylphid
2004–2007: Nippon Sport Science University
⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2016: INAC Kobe Leonessa 144 (58)
2014: → Seattle Reign FC (loan) 22 (9)
2016–2018: Seattle Reign FC 48 (9)
2016: → INAC Kobe Leonessa (loan) 11 (2)
2019–2023: NJ/NY Gotham FC 66 (2)
2020: → INAC Kobe Leonessa (loan) 9 (0)
2023–: Albirex Niigata Ladies 0 (0)
⚽ International career‡:
2008–2018: Japan 90 (20)

📼 Match Highlights Videos

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Channel Image Goal of the Week Nominee: Nahomi Kawasumi - Week 11
9 years ago • 6.22K views
Estimated Revenue • $17

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Channel Image Challenge Cup’s Greatest Goals | Nahomi Kawasumi vs. Bethany Balcer
3 years ago • 679 views
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Channel Image Challenge Cup’s Greatest Goals | Quarterfinals | Sam Staab vs. Nahomi Kawasumi
3 years ago • 802 views
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Channel Image Nahomi Kawasumi - Week 5 Player of the Week
8 years ago • 40.36K views
Estimated Revenue • $113

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Channel Image Challenge Cup’s Greatest Goals | Semifinals | Shea Groom vs. Nahomi Kawasumi
3 years ago • 748 views
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Channel Image Nahomi Kawasumi, Sky Blue FC | #NWSL Player Insight
6 years ago • 4.27K views
Estimated Revenue • $12

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Channel Image Tribute to Nahomi Kawasumi
3 years ago • 41 views
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Channel Image Japan Shock Spain - Group D | London 2012 Olympics
13 years ago • 385.67K views
Estimated Revenue • $1,080

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Channel Image Japan 2-1 Canada - Women's Football Group F | London 2012 Olympics
13 years ago • 500.57K views
Estimated Revenue • $1,402

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Channel Image Football - Women QF - London 2012 Olympic Games
Streamed 13 years ago • 83.05K views
Estimated Revenue • $233

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Channel Image Japanese icon Sawa hits hat-trick
13 years ago • 327.43K views
Estimated Revenue • $917

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Channel Image 長谷川唯 怒る! 後半途中交代のFAカップ準決勝マンシティー戦 2022/4/16 ダイジェスト
3 years ago • 131.53K views
Estimated Revenue • $368

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📰 Google News (RSS)

Sky Blue FC acquire Nahomi Kawasumi in trade for Shea Groom - Once A Metro

PARTING OF THE WAYS: Gotham FC releases Kawasumi - Front Row Soccer

A women's soccer star scored a screamer from more than 40 yards out, and it was uncannily similar to her World Cup goal from nine years earlier - Business Insider

Reign forward Nahomi Kawasumi named National Women’s Soccer League player of the week - The Seattle Times

Japan’s Kawasumi returning to Seattle Reign FC - Equalizer Soccer

NJ/NY Gotham FC Earns Three Points on the Road in 3-2 Victory Over Spirit - Gotham FC

  • ✐ Gotham FC
  • Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT

NWSL Week 11 in review: Naho moves Reign towards a crowded top of the table - SB Nation

  • ✐ SB Nation
  • Tue, 05 Jul 2016 07:00:00 GMT

Japan scores final three goals to defeat Sweden in Women's World Cup semifinal - The Florida Times-Union

Player-driven JPFA looking to build on impressive progress - FIFPro

  • ✐ FIFPro
  • Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

World Cup-winning Japan footballer turns down Olympic torch relay - The Times of India

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