Saori Takarada


Saori Takarada is a Japanese football player. She plays for Cerezo Osaka Sakai and Japan national team.

Club career

Takarada was born in Toyama Prefecture on 27 December 1999. In 2013, she joined L.League club Cerezo Osaka Sakai.

National team career

In 2016, Takarada was selected Japan U-17 national team for 2016 U-17 World Cup. She played at 5 matches and scored 2 goals, and Japan won the 2nd place. In 2018, Takarada was selected Japan U-20 national team for 2018 U-20 World Cup. She played at all 6 matches and scored 5 goals including a goal against Spain at the final, and Japan won the championship. She was also selected Silver Ball and Bronze Boot awards.
In May 2019, Takarada was selected Japan national team for 2019 World Cup instead of Riko Ueki withdraw due to injury. At this tournament, on 10 June, she debuted against Argentina.

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