Saori Ariyoshi
Albirex Niigata Ladies/D/
JapanPlayer Info
Saori Ariyoshi is a world-class defender and a legend of Japanese football, having spent her entire illustrious career with Albirex Niigata Ladies in the WE League. The 38-year-old, standing 160cm, defies her stature with impeccable timing, technical brilliance, and extraordinary football intelligence. Ariyoshi's consistency and quality have made her a one-club icon, leading Niigata with distinction for over a decade. Her international career with the Nadeshiko Japan is even more celebrated; she was a vital part of the team that won the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, forming part of one of the most disciplined defenses in the sport's history. Renowned for her clean tackling, ball-playing ability, and leadership, Ariyoshi has earned numerous individual accolades in Japan. She is revered not just as a great player, but as a symbol of dedication and defensive artistry.
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Statistics
Albirex Niigata Ladies
JWEL2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
16
Games Started
16
Minutes Per Game
1422
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
0
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
0