# Aoi Kizaki

Aoi Kizaki (木﨑あおい, born 13 March 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Northern Super League club AFC Toronto.

## Early life

Kizaki began playing youth football with TS Girls, later joining Misugidai Together, Hanno Bruder, and then in 2010 joined the Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies.

## Club career

Ahead of the 2016 season, Kizaki was added to the senior roster of the Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies in the then first tier Nadeshiko League Division 1. In 2017, she was converted to a full-back role, from her usually defensive midfield role.
In January 2019, she joined Chifure AS Elfen Saitama in the then second tier Nadeshiko League Division 2.
In January 2021, she joined Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina in the new first tier WE League, which was established as a professional league for 2021. Over her season and a half with the team, she played in every match.
In February 2023, Kizaki transferred to Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza in the WE League. In July 2024, it was announced that she would depart the club.
In September 2024, she signed with Malaysia National Women's League club Sabah FA.
In December 2024, Kizaki joined Canadian club AFC Toronto ahead of the inaugural Northern Super League season.

## International career

In September 2017, Kizaki was called up to the Japan U19 ahead of a set of three friendlies. In April 2018, she was called up to the Japan U20 camp, as an injury replacement for Nanami Kitamura. In December 2020, she was called up to the Japan senior team for a training camp.

## Career statistics

    As of October 9, 2024
| Club | Season | League | League | League | Domestic Cup | Domestic Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Continental | Continental | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies | 2016 | Nadeshiko League Division 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | – | – | 6 | 0 |
| Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies | 2017 | Nadeshiko League Division 1 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 | – | – | 28 | 1 |
| Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies | 2018 | Nadeshiko League Division 1 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | – | – | 18 | 0 |
| Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies | Total | Total | 24 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 1 |
| Chifure AS Elfen Saitama | 2019 | Nadeshiko League Division 2 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 | – | – | 30 | 1 |
| Chifure AS Elfen Saitama | 2020 | Nadeshiko League Division 2 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 20 | 2 |
| Chifure AS Elfen Saitama | Total | Total | 36 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 3 |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina | 2021–22 | WE League | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 22 | 0 |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina | 2022–23 | WE League | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | – | – | 13 | 0 |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina | Total | Total | 27 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza | 2022–23 | WE League | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 12 | 0 |
| Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza | 2023–24 | WE League | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 7 | 0 |
| Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza | Total | Total | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Sabah FA | 2024 | Malaysia National Women's League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 102 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 159 | 4 |