Yuko Morimoto

Japanese association football player

Yuko Morimoto (森本 ゆう子, Morimoto Yuko, born January 6, 1974) is a former Japanese football player. She played for the Japan national team.

Yuko Morimoto
Personal information
Full name Yuko Morimoto
Date of birth (1974-01-06) January 6, 1974 (age 50)
Place of birth Osaka, Japan
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Prima Ham FC Kunoichi
National team
1993–1998 Japan 10 (2)
Honours
Representing  Japan
AFC Women's Asian Cup
Bronze medal – third place 1993 Malaysia
Bronze medal – third place 1997 China
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

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Morimoto was born in Osaka Prefecture on January 6, 1974. She played for Prima Ham FC Kunoichi. In 1992 season, she was selected Young Player Awards.

In December 1993, Morimoto was selected the Japan national team for 1993 AFC Championship. At this competition, on December 6, she debuted against Philippines. She also played at 1997 AFC Championship. She played 10 games and scored 2 goals for Japan until 1998.

Statistics

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Japan national team
Year Apps Goals
1993 2 0
1994 1 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 5 2
1998 2 0
Total 10 2

References

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