Katana Norman

Katana Ameorfina De Guia Norman (born September 28, 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart. Born in the United States, she plays for the Philippines national team. She played college soccer for the Portland Pilots and the TCU Horned Frogs.

Early life Norman grew up in Arcadia, California, and attended Temple City High School. She played youth club soccer for So Cal Blues FC. While in high school Katana played on a semi-professional team, SoCal FC in the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL).

College career Norman began her collegiate career at the University of Portland. As a freshman in 2022, she appeared in 20 matches with 18 starts. She recorded her first assist in a match against Saint Mary's.

As a junior in 2024, she was one of two players to start every match for Portland. She was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-West Region Team and earned First Team All-WCC honors. Over three seasons with the Pilots, she made over 50 appearances, played more than 4,600 minutes, recorded five assists, and helped the team keep 30 shutouts. In 2025, she transferred to Texas Christian University. In June 2026, Norman signed with VfB Stuttgart.

International career Norman was first called up to the Philippines women's national football team on February 15, 2024, ahead of the 2024 Pinatar Cup in Spain. She made her international debut in a friendly against Finland on February 21, 2024.

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