Akiko Niwata
is a former Japanese football player. She played for the Japan national team.
Biography
Niwata was born in Osaka Prefecture on September 12, 1984. In 2000, she was promoted to Speranza FC Takatsuki from the youth team. In 2007, she moved to Urawa Reds. She retired end of 2012 season. She played 96 matches in Nadeshiko League and she was selected Best Eleven 2 times (2009 and 2010).
In August 2002, Niwata was selected the Japan U-20 national team for 2002 U-19 World Championship. On March 19, 2003, she debuted for the Japan national team against Thailand.
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Other websites
1984 births
Living people
Footballers from Osaka Prefecture
Japan women's international footballers
Nadeshiko League players
Speranza Osaka-Takatsuki players
Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies players