Riko Ueki


Riko Ueki is a Japanese football player. She plays for Nippon TV Beleza and Japan national team.

Club career

Ueki was born in Kanagawa Prefecture on 30 July 1999. She joined L.League club Nippon TV Beleza from youth team in 2016. She became a regular player as forward from 2017 season.

National team career

In 2016, Ueki was selected Japan U-17 national team for 2016 U-17 World Cup. She played at 5 matches and scored 4 goals, and Japan won the 2nd place.
In 2018, Ueki was selected Japan U-20 national team for 2018 U-20 World Cup. She played at all 6 matches and scored 5 goals, and Japan won the championship.
On 4 April 2019, Ueki debuted for Japan national team against France. Later that year, Ueki was named to Japan's squad for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup; however, she was forced to withdraw due to injury on 31 May.

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