Saki Kumagai
London City Lionesses Women/M/
JapanPlayer Info
Saki Kumagai is a legendary figure in women's football, a Japanese midfield maestro and defensive anchor currently with London City Lionesses, whose career is decorated with virtually every major honor. The 35-year-old captain is best known for her ice-cool composure, impeccable passing, and leadership, famously scoring the penalty that won Japan the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. Her club career is stellar, having achieved immense success with Olympique Lyonnais, winning multiple UEFA Women's Champions League and French league titles. A versatile player who can also slot into defense, Kumagai's intelligence and technical quality set the standard in midfield. Her individual accolades are numerous, including FIFA World Cup All-Star Team selections. Now bringing her vast experience to England, Saki Kumagai remains one of the most respected and accomplished players in the history of the sport.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2023/07/01
Bayern Munchen Women
AS Roma WomenTransfer
2021/07/01
OL Lyonnes WomenBayern Munchen WomenTransfer
2013/07/01
FFC Frankfurt WomenOL Lyonnes WomenTransfer
2011/07/01
Urawa Red Diamonds LadiesFFC Frankfurt WomenTransfer
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
London City Lionesses Women
ENG FA WSL2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
15
Games Started
14
Minutes Per Game
1174
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
2
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
5
Accurate Passes Per Game
429
Key Passes Per Game
9
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
25
Accurate Crosses Per Game
1
Success Dribbles Per Game
2
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
36
Interceptions Per Game
15
Clearances Per Game
28
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
12
Be Fouled Per Game
8