Keiko Tanaka (footballer)

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

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]

References

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".