Aya Shimokozuru

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

Biography
Shimokozuru was born in Nagaokakyo on June 7, 1982. In 1999, she joined Matsushita Electric Panasonic Bambina (later Speranza FC Takatsuki) from the youth team. In 2005, she moved to Tasaki Perule FC. She was selected Best Eleven in 2005, 2006. However, in 2008, the club was disbanded due to financial strain and she retired. In May 2009, she came back at Speranza FC Takatsuki. In 2010, she moved to TEPCO Mareeze. However, the club was disbanded for Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. She moved to new club Vegalta Sendai and played as captain. She retired end of 2013 season.

In April 2004, Shimokozuru was selected the Japan national team for 2004 Summer Olympics qualification. At this competition, on April 18, she debuted against Vietnam. She was a member of Japan for 2004 Summer Olympics. She also played at 2006, 2008 Asian Cup and 2006 Asian Games. She played 28 games for Japan until 2008.

Statistics
Japan Football Association
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals20041002005502006110200710200810Total280

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Category:1982 births
Category:Living people
Category:Footballers from Kyoto Prefecture
Category:Japan women's international footballers
Category:Nadeshiko League players
Category:Speranza Osaka-Takatsuki players
Category:Tasaki Perule FC players
Category:TEPCO Mareeze players
Category:Mynavi Sendai Ladies players
Category:Footballers at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Category:2006 AFC Women's Asian Cup players
Category:2008 AFC Women's Asian Cup players
Category:Footballers at the 2006 Asian Games
Category:Asian Games medalists in football
Category:Asian Games silver medalists for Japan
Category:Medalists at the 2006 Asian Games