Kazuko Hironaka (弘中 和子, Hironaka Kazuko) is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan national team.

Kazuko Hironaka
弘中 和子
Personal information
Full name Kazuko Hironaka
Place of birth Japan
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Nissan FC
International career
1984–1990 Japan 21 (3)
Medal record
Representing  Japan
AFC Women's Asian Cup
Silver medal – second place 1986 China
Bronze medal – third place 1989 Hong Kong
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 1990 Beijing Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Hironaka played for L.League club Nissan FC. She was selected Fighting Spirit prize in 1990 season.

National team career

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In October 1984, Hironaka was selected by the Japan national team for a tour in China. On October 17, she debuted for Japan against Italy. She was a member of the national team in 1986 and in the 1989 AFC Championship. She also played in the 1990 Asian Games. That competition was her last game for Japan. She played 21 games and scored 3 goals for Japan between 1984 and 1990.[1]

National team statistics

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[1]

Japan national team
Year Apps Goals
1984 3 0
1985 0 0
1986 10 0
1987 2 0
1988 0 0
1989 3 2
1990 3 1
Total 21 3

References

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  1. ^ a b Japan Football Association(in Japanese)