Saori Ariyoshi

is a Japanese football player. She played for the Japan national team.

Biography
Ariyoshi was born in Saga on November 1, 1987. In 2008, when she was at Nippon Sport Science University, she debuted in the Nadeshiko League for TEPCO Mareeze. After graduating, she joined Nippon TV Beleza (later Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza) in 2010. She played 175 matches for the club. She was selected for the Best Eleven four years in a row, from 2013 to 2016). In 2021, she moved to Omiya Ardija Ventus with teammate Mizuho Sakaguchi.Omiya Ardija

In February 2012, Ariyoshi was selected the Japan national team for 2012 Algarve Cup. At this competition, on February 29, she debuted against Norway. In 2014, she played at 2014 Asian Cup and 2014 Asian Games. Japan won the championship at Asian Cup and the 2nd place at Asian Games. In 2015, played at 2015 World Cup and Japan won the 2nd place. She played 6 matches and scored a goal. She was named candidates for the Golden Ball at the tournament. She was also a member for 2018 Asian Cup and Japan won their second consecutive title. She played 65 games and scored 1 goals for Japan until 2019.

Statistics
List of match in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 at Japan Football Association 
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals201250201380201417020151212016702017002018140201920Total651

References

Other websites

Japan Football Association

Category:1987 births
Category:Living people
Category:Footballers from Saga Prefecture
Category:Japan women's international footballers
Category:Nadeshiko League players
Category:TEPCO Mareeze players
Category:Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza players
Category:2015 FIFA Women's World Cup players
Category:2014 AFC Women's Asian Cup players
Category:2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup players
Category:Footballers at the 2014 Asian Games
Category:Footballers at the 2018 Asian Games
Category:AFC Women's Asian Cup-winning players
Category:Asian Games medalists in football
Category:Asian Games gold medalists for Japan
Category:Asian Games silver medalists for Japan
Category:Medalists at the 2014 Asian Games
Category:Medalists at the 2018 Asian Games