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Keiko Tanaka (footballer)

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Keiko Tanaka
Personal information
Date of birth (1986-05-06) 6 May 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth Japan
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) 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

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.

Early life

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Tanaka started playing football during fourth grade.[1]

Career

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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

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Tanaka has worked as a football coach and at a Japanese restaurant.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Keiko Tanaka - Joidea article".
  2. ^ "Keiko Tanaka - Town News article".
  3. ^ "Keiko Tanaka starts new life in Australia". sbs.com.au.
  4. ^ "Japanese players shine on the NPL stage". sbs.com.au.
  5. ^ "Keiko Tanaka - Marie Claire article".