Did you know Moeka Minami is a footballer from Japan? This piece lets you know Moeka Minami’s husband, spouse, children and other information you need. But then, who is Moeka Minami?
Husband
Moeka Minami has no husband or children as of June 2023.
Life & career
Moeka Minami was born on December 7, 1998, and is 24 years old. She is the daughter of Japanese parents and was raised in Saitama Prefecture. She is famous as a professional footballer who plays as a defender for the Italian Serie A club A.S. Roma and the Japan women’s national team.
Minami attended high school in Saitama Prefectural Nanryō High School. She graduated from the University of Tsukuba Physical Education College in 2021. She began her youth career when she joined the junior youth team of Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies.
She was promoted to Nadeshiko League club Urawa Reds from the youth team in 2017. On 24 July 2022, Minami signed a two-year contract with Italian Serie A club Roma. She made her debut for the club on 19 August 2022 in a 3–1 UEFA Champions League win against Glasgow City.
On 10 September 2022, she scored her first goal for the club in a Serie A match against AC Milan. Later in the same month, she scored again for the club in a 4–1 win against Sparta Praha in the UEFA Champions League.
On 5 November, Minami won her first silverware with Roma as they beat Juventus in a penalty shootout in the 2022 Supercoppa Italiana. On 29 April 2023, she helped Roma clinch the 2022–23 Serie A title in a 2–1 win against Fiorentina, their first league title in club history.
International
Moeka Minami was selected in 2014 for the Japan U-17 national team for the 2014 U-17 World Cup. She played one game against Paraguay in the group stage. Japan went on to win the championship. In 2018, Minami was selected for the Japan U-20 national team for the 2018 U-20 World Cup.
Minami played all six matches as center-back and team captain. Japan won the championship and Minami received the Bronze Ball award. In February 2019, Minami was selected for the Japan national team for the SheBelieves Cup. At this tournament, on 2 March, she debuted as a center-back against Brazil.
She was selected as part of the 22 players’ squad for the 2020 Summer Olympics held in Japan in 2021. She started all 3 group matches for Japan. On 13 June 2023, she was included in the 23-player squad for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
Her remarkable achievements have earned her some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. She is one of the richest and most influential professional football players in Japan. Moeka Minami stands at an appealing height of 1.71m and has a good body weight which suits her personality.
Is Moeka Minami married?
As of June 2023, Moeka Minami is single and not married. The footballer rarely speaks about her personal life.
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