Keiko Tanaka (footballer)
Japanese footballer (born 1986)
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Keiko Tanaka (Japanese: 田中景子; born 6 May 1986) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Gladesville Ravens.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 May 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Japan | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Gladesville Ravens | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2011 | TEPCO Mareeze | ||
| 2012 | MyNavi Sendai | ||
| 2013–2017 | NHK Spring Yokohama FC Seagulls | ||
| 2020 | NWS Koalas FC | ||
| 2021– | Gladesville Ravens | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
Tanaka started playing football during fourth grade.[1]
Career
In 2013, Tanaka signed for Japanese side NHK Spring Yokohama FC Seagulls, where she captained the club.[2] After that, she signed for Australian side NWS Koalas FC and left due to the coronavirus pandemic.[3] Before the 2021 season, she signed for Australian side Gladesville Ravens, helping the club achieve promotion.[4]
Personal life
Tanaka has worked as a football coach and at a Japanese restaurant.[5]