Naoko Kawakami

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

Biography
Kawakami was born in Akashi on November 16, 1977. In 1990, she was 13 years old, she joined for Tasaki-Shinju Kobe (later Tasaki Perule FC). She previously played midfielder. However, when she entered the Japan national team, she became a right back. After success at this position, she remained a defender when she transferred to Nippon TV Beleza. She had a lot of success with her two clubs, winning one Nadeshiko League title with her first club in 2003 and three Empress's Cups, and two other titles with her second one. She was also selected Best Eleven 5 times (2000, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005).

On March 16, 2001, Kawakami debuted for the Japan national team against Chinese Taipei. She played at 2001, 2003 AFC Championship and 2002 Asian Games. She was also a member of Japan for 2003 World Cup and the 2004 Olympic Games. She played 48 games for Japan until 2005.

Statistics
Japan Football Association
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals2001100200210020031402004100200540Total480

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Category:1977 births
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Category:Footballers from Hyōgo Prefecture
Category:Japan women's international footballers
Category:Nadeshiko League players
Category:Tasaki Perule FC players
Category:Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza players
Category:Footballers at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Category:2003 FIFA Women's World Cup players
Category:2001 AFC Women's Championship players
Category:2003 AFC Women's Championship players
Category:Footballers at the 2002 Asian Games
Category:Asian Games medalists in football
Category:Asian Games bronze medalists for Japan
Category:Medalists at the 2002 Asian Games