Michika Sakamoto
.jpg) Michika with Persija in 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | July 22, 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Hokkaido, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Persija Jakarta | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017–2020 | Waseda University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Ehime F.C. | 14 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | C.D. Femarguín | 21 | (2) |
| 2026– | Persija Jakarta | 4 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 8 November 2026 | |||
Michika Sakamoto (阪本未周, Sakamoto Michika; born 22 July 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Indonesia Women's League club Persija Jakarta.
Early life
Born in Japan, Sakamoto played collegiate football at Waseda University from 2017 to 2020.
Club career
In 2021, Sakamoto joined Japanese side Ehime F.C., where she played until 2023. She then moved to Spain in 2024 to play for C.D. Femarguín.
Ahead of the inaugural 2026–27 season of the Indonesia Women's League, Sakamoto moved to Indonesia to sign with Nona Kemayoran, Persija Jakarta Women. Wearing squad number 14, she quickly became a key player for the team, earning individual accolades such as Player of the Match honors.
References
- ↑ "Michika Sakamoto gelandang Jepang resmi perkuat Persija Women". Facebook. Retrieved 2026-11-12.
- ↑ "IWL 2026–27: Persija Women Raih Kemenangan Perdana Lewat Laga Dramatis". TVRI News. Retrieved 2026-11-12.
- ↑ "Sabet Gelar Pemain Terbaik, Michika Sakamoto Tuntut Persija Lebih Efektif Cetak Gol". Indonesia Women's League. Retrieved 2026-11-12.