Megumi Takase

is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for INAC Kobe Leonessa in the WE League and the Japanese national team.

Club career Takase was born in Kitami on November 10, 1990. After graduating from high school, she joined INAC Kobe Leonessa in 2009. In 2009 season, she was selected Best Young Player awards. In 2012, she scored 20 goals in 18 games and became top scorer. she was also selected MVP awards.

International career On January 15, 2010, Takase debuted for the Japan national team against Chile. In July, she was selected to play for the Japan U-20 national team at the 2010 U-20 World Cup. She was a member of Japan's squad for the 2011 World Cup and the 2012 Summer Olympics. Japan won the 2011 World Cup and got a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She was also a squad member for the 2010 Asian Games and the 2014 Asian Cup. Japan won the championship at both tournaments. She played 61 games and scored 9 goals for Japan until 2016.

Personal life Takase's brother Akira Takase is also a footballer.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Takase goal.

Honours INAC Kobe Leonessa Nadeshiko League: 2011, 2012, 2013 WE League: 2021–22 Empress's Cup: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 Nadeshiko League Cup: 2013

Japan FIFA Women's World Cup: 2011 Asian Games: 2010 East Asian Football Championship: 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup: 2014 Japan U20 AFC U-19 Women's Championship: 2009