About
Saki Kumagai is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or defender for Women's Super League club West Ham United and the Japan national team. A versatile defensive midfielder with keen sense of anticipation and exceptional tactical acumen, she is also able to be deployed as a central defender. She is regarded as one of the finest Asian female midfielders of all time. She is one of the most successful East Asian footballers, of any gender, at club and international level.
Personal details
- Born
- October 17, 1990
- Birthplace
- Sapporo
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Height
- 173 cm
- Education
- University of Tsukuba
- Years active
- 2009–present
