Did you know Hina Sugita is a footballer from Japan? This piece lets you know Hina Sugita’s husband, spouse, children and other information you need. But then, who is Hina Sugita?
Husband
Hina Sugita has no husband or children as of June 2023.
Life & career
Hina Sugita (杉田 妃和) was born on January 31, 1997 (age 26 years) and is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for NWSL club Portland Thorns and the Japan women’s national team.
Sugita was born in Kitakyushu on 31 January 1997. After graduating from high school, she joined Nadeshiko League club INAC Kobe Leonessa in 2015. She debuted as a midfielder in 2015. She became a regular player in 2016 and was selected Best Young Player award in the 2016 season. On 26 January 2022, Sugita joined Portland Thorns based on a three-year deal.
In September 2012, when Sugita was 15 years old, she was selected for Japan’s U-17 national team for the 2012 U-17 Women’s World Cup. She played all 4 matches and scored 2 goals. In 2013, she played at the 2013 AFC U-16 Women’s Championship, which Japan won for the second time in a row.
She also scored 6 goals and was selected as the tournament MVP. In 2014, she was selected for Japan’s U-17 team for the 2014 U-17 Women’s World Cup. She played 5 matches as captain, scoring 5 goals and leading Japan to its first championship, as well as winning the tournament’s Golden Ball (MVP).
In November 2016, she was selected for Japan’s U-20 national team for the 2016 U-20 Women’s World Cup. She played all 6 matches and Japan won the third place. She was also selected Golden Ball Award.
On 2 August 2018, Sugita debuted for the Japanese national team as a substitute midfielder in the 72nd minute against Australia. On 13 June 2023, she was included in the 23-player squad for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
Is Hina Sugita married?
As of June 2023, Hina Sugita is single and not married. The footballer rarely speaks about her personal life.