Risa Shimizu
Liverpool Women/D/
JapanPlayer Info
Risa Shimizu is a Japanese international defender currently playing for Liverpool Women in the English Women's Super League, valued for her exceptional stamina, defensive reliability, and attacking overlaps as a full-back. Shimizu's professional career began in her homeland with Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza, where she won multiple Nadeshiko League titles and Empress's Cup trophies before her high-profile move to Europe. Her key stats at Liverpool include a high number of tackles, interceptions, and progressive runs down the flank, making her a crucial two-way player. A consistent performer for the Japan national team, she has featured in World Cups and the Olympics. Her market value reflects her status as a top-tier full-back. Known for her incredible work rate and precise crossing, Shimizu is a modern full-back who excels in both phases of the game. She is currently regarded as one of the best Asian defenders playing in Europe.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2022/08/28
NTV Tokyo Verdy Beleza
West Ham United WomenTransfer
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Liverpool Women
ENG FA WSL2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
11
Games Started
8
Minutes Per Game
769
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
339
Key Passes Per Game
5
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
13
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
19
Interceptions Per Game
6
Clearances Per Game
20
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
5
Be Fouled Per Game
4