Maiko Nakaoka

Maiko Nakaoka (中岡 麻衣子, Nakaoka Maiko, born February 15, 1985) is a former Japanese football player. She played for the Japan national team.

Maiko Nakaoka
Personal information
Full nameMaiko Nakaoka
Date of birth15 February 1985 (aged 40)
Place of birthAmagasaki, Hyogo, Japan
Height1.64 m (5 ft 4+12 in)
Playing positionMidfielder
Youth career
2000–2002Honjo Daiichi High School
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1997–1999Takarazuka Bunnys5(0)
2003–2008Tasaki Perule FC56(1)
2009–2011Speranza FC Takatsuki
2012Albirex Niigata2(0)
Total63+(1+)
National team
2005–2007Japan14(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Biography

Nakaoka was born in Amagasaki on February 15, 1985. In 1997, she was 12 years old, she debuted in Nadeshiko League at Takarazuka Bunnys. While she was a Honjo Daiichi High School student, she left the league. After graduating from high school, she joined Tasaki Perule FC in 2003. However, the club was disbanded in 2008 due to financial strain. She moved to Speranza FC Takatsuki. In 2012, she moved to Albirex Niigata and retired end of season.

On May 21, 2005, when Nakaoka was 20 years old, she debuted for the Japan national team against New Zealand. In 2006, she played at 2006 Asian Cup and 2006 Asian Games. She played 14 games for Japan until 2007.

Statistics

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Japan national team
Year Apps Goals
2005 3 0
2006 10 0
2007 1 0
Total 14 0

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