Yukiko Wada

Yukiko Wada
Yukiko Wada
Personal information
Full name	Yukiko Wada
Nickname	Yukko
Nationality	Japanese
Born	8 January 2002 (age 24); Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	56 kg (123 lb)
Spike	293 cm (115 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Opposite / Outside Hitter
Current club	NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki
Number	13
Career
2017–2020; 2020–2024 ; 2024-2026 ; 2026-	Kyoto Tachibana High School ; JT Marvelous ; NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki ; UYBA Volley
National team
2023–	Japan
Honours
Women's volleyball
Representing Japan
Asian Games
AVC Continental Championship
Nations League

Yukiko Wada (和田由紀子, Wada Yukiko; born 8 January 2002) is a Japanese professional volleyball player. She plays in the SV.League for NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki.

Career

On February 12, 2020, it was announced that she would join JT Marvelous.

In 2023, she was selected for Japan women's national volleyball team. She was selected as a starting member against the US in the National League qualifying round, who were on a six-game winning streak. She scored 32 points, contributing to a full-set victory that ended opponent's winning streak. In September the same year, she was selected to participate in the Paris Olympic Qualifier Tournament.

In May 2024, she parted ways with JT Marvelous after 4 season. In July the same year, NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki announced that she would be part of the team.