Fuka Nagano, midfielder - Liverpool FC
Japan international Fuka Nagano has impressed in the centre of the pitch since joining Liverpool FC Women from North Carolina Courage in January 2023.
The midfielder is a former Asian Young Footballer of the Year and winner of the U20 World Cup in 2018.
Nagano began her career at the Urawa Reds in Japan's top division and has also represented Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels, Chifure AS Elfen and Mynavi Sendai.
After arriving at the Reds, Nagano said: "I'm very happy to join such a great team and club. I'm really pleased to play for a club that has a great history.
"As part of the team, I'm ready to give my everything and willing to work as hard as I can.
"I'm a type of player who creates scoring chances with passes from the midfield. As toughness...
Date of birth
9 March 1999
Nationality
Japanese
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Press conferenceLFC Women injury news: Fuka Nagano set to return for Merseyside derby. Fuka Nagano is set to return from injury for Liverpool FC Women in the Merseyside derby against Everton.
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NewsLucy Parry and Fuka Nagano injury update ahead of LFC Women v Chelsea. Lucy Parry has been ruled out of Liverpool FC Women's meeting with Chelsea on Sunday.
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Round-upInternationals: Eight LFC Women players in action on Friday and Saturday. Eight Liverpool FC Women players were in action during Friday and Saturday’s round of international fixtures.
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PreviewInternationals guide: 12 LFC Women players set for action. Twelve Liverpool FC Women players have been selected for upcoming international fixtures – read our preview of their involvement.
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NewsOlympics: Fuka Nagano's Japan exit at quarter-final stage. Fuka Nagano featured for Japan on Saturday as they exited the women’s Olympic football tournament at the quarter-final stage.
