Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 15 January 2003 | ||
Place of birth | Aichi Prefecture, Japan | ||
Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Telstar | ||
Number | 4 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2021–2024 | INAC Kobe Leonessa | 46 | (3) |
2024– | Telstar | 20 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Akari Takeshige (born 15 January 2003) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Dutch club Telstar.
Takeshige made her WE League debut for INAC Kobe Leonessa on 12 September 2021 and scored her first goal on 7 November 2021. [1] [2] She played for INAC Kobe Leonessa for three seasons. [3]
Prior to the 2024–2025 season, Takeshige signed with Telstar of the women's Eredivisie for two seasons. [4] [5] She scored her first goal on 5 October 2024, her second match in the Netherlands. [6]