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Mana Iwabuchi is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a forward or attacking midfielder. She was most recently with Tottenham Hotspur and has previously played for Aston Villa, Bayern Munich, 1899 Hoffenheim, and Arsenal. She has also represented the Japan national team.
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Born 18 March 1993 · Q270767
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receiving an offer from a club that plays in what I personally consider to be the most attractive league in the world right now, I wanted to go there without any hesitation.
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“It will also be stressful as there won’t be places to go and relax. Every day we’ll be doing PCR tests at the hotel and there’s the worry of what to do if you test positive. If the competition does go ahead there’s a feeling of, ‘What’s it going to be like?’”
“receiving an offer from a club that plays in what I personally consider to be the most attractive league in the world right now, I wanted to go there without any hesitation.”
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BBC: Women's World Cup 2023: Mana Iwabuchi left out of Japan's World Cup squad
Football: Mana Iwabuchi joins Tottenham from rivals Arsenal
The New York Times: Mana Iwabuchi swaps Arsenal for Tottenham in WSL loan move
FIFA: FIFA+ Originals series 'Life in GB' profiles Arsenal's Mana Iwabuchi
India.com: Mana Iwabuchi
Almost nine years later, she said that she still keeps an image of the scene where she failed to score as the wallpaper on her computer so that she "never forgets the disappointment of defeat
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Won award: EAFF Women's Football Championship Golden Boot (2019).
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Won: EAFF Women's Football Championship with Japan (2019).
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Won award: AFC Women's Asian Cup MVP (2018).
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Won: AFC Women's Asian Cup with Japan (2018).
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Won: Asian Games with Japan (2018).
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Iwabuchi has endorsed sportswear company Adidas since 2018.
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Won: Frauen-Bundesliga with Bayern Munich (2015–16).
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Sports Illustrated: Mana Iwabuchi lifts Japan to WWC semifinals with win over Australia
New York Daily News: Women’s World Cup: Mana Iwabuchi goal lifts Japan to semis with 1-0 win over Australia
Won: Frauen-Bundesliga with Bayern Munich (2014–15).
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Played for FC Bayern Munich Women (2014).
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Won: 2. Frauen-Bundesliga with Hoffenheim (2012–13).
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Played for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (2013–2014) — 30 appearances, 10 goals.
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Won: Olympic Silver Medal with Japan (2012).
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Won: Nadeshiko League Cup with Nippon TV Beleza (2012).
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Won award: Nadeshiko League Most Hardworking Player (2011).
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Won: FIFA Women's World Cup with Japan (2011).
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Won award: Nadeshiko League Best Eleven (2011).
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Appearing as a substitute in the final in Germany when she was just 18 years old
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Won: Nadeshiko League Cup with Nippon TV Beleza (2010).
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Won award: EAFF Women's Football Championship Golden Boot (2010).
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Won award: Nadeshiko League Cup MVP (2010).
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Won: Nadeshiko League with Nippon TV Beleza (2010).
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Won: EAFF Women's Football Championship with Japan (2010).
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Played for Japan women's national under-20 football team (2010–2010) — 3 appearances, 2 goals.
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Played for Japan women's national football team (2010).
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And she has since earned over 85 caps and scored 37 goals for Japan
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Won: Empress's Cup with Nippon TV Beleza (2009).
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Won award: AFC U-19 Women's Championship MVP (2009).
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Won: AFC U-19 Women's Championship with Japan U19 (2009).
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Won award: AFC U-19 Women's Championship Golden Boot (2009).
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Won award: FIFA World Player of the Year Nominee (2009).
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Won award: Asian Young Footballer of the Year (2009).
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Won: Nadeshiko League with Nippon TV Beleza (2008).
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Won: Empress's Cup with Nippon TV Beleza (2008).
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Won award: Nadeshiko League Best Young Player (2008).
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Won award: FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Golden Ball (2008).
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Won award: Asian Young Footballer of the Year (2008).
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Played for Japan women's national under-17 football team (2008–2008) — 3 appearances, 2 goals.
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When she was selected onto the Japan U-17 national team at the age of 15, and participated in the 2008 U-17 World Cup in New Zealand
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Won: Nadeshiko League Cup with Nippon TV Beleza (2007).
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Won: Nadeshiko League with Nippon TV Beleza (2007).
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Played for Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza (2007–2012) — 64 appearances, 30 goals.
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Born 1993-03-18.
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