Azumi Oka

Azumi Oka

Oka with UNC Greensboro in 2025
Personal information
Date of birth	(2006-04-21) April 21, 2006 (age 19)
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position	Left back
Team information
Current team	UNC Greensboro Spartans
Number	33
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024–	UNC Greensboro Spartans	14	(2)
International career‡
2025–	Philippines	4	(0)
Medal record Women's football Representing the   Philippines Southeast Asian Games 2025 Thailand Team
‡ National team caps and goals as of December 11, 2025

Azumi Oka (born April 21, 2006) is a Filipino-American college soccer player who plays as a left back for the UNC Greensboro Spartans and the Philippines national team.

Early life

Oka grew up in Jacksonville, North Carolina. ^[1] She was named all-state multiple times at Jacksonville High School and helped the team to their first NCHSAA 3A state title as a senior in 2024. ^[2] She played ECNL club soccer for the Wilmington Hammerheads. ^[1] She first committed to play college soccer for the Navy Midshipmen, over offers including UNC Greensboro, UNC Wilmington, and Xavier, but later flipped her commitment to UNC Greensboro. ^[3]

College career

Oka made 14 appearances and scored 2 goals for the UNC Greensboro Spartans as a freshman in 2024. ^[1]

During college, Oka also played for Port City FC in the Women's Premier Soccer League, being named in the regional Best XI in 2025. ^[2]

International career

Oka was first called up to the Philippines national team for the 2025 ASEAN Women's Championship in August. ^[4] On August 7, 2025, she made her international debut in their opening 7–0 win over Timor-Leste. ^[2] She played the entirety of the squad's three matches in the competition. ^[5]

Career statistics

International

As of match played December 11, 2025

Appearances and goals by national team and year

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Philippines	2025	4	0
Total		4	0

Personal life

Oka's sister, Caidy Nelson, is a youth international for the Philippines. ^[2]

Honors

Philippines

• Southeast Asian Games: 2025

References

1. "Azumi Oka". UNC Greensboro Spartans . Retrieved August 28, 2025.
2. Miller, Chris (August 25, 2025). "Jacksonville grad Azumi Oka 'super blessed' to play for Philippines national team". Jacksonville Daily News . Retrieved August 29, 2025.
3. Miller, Chris (March 30, 2023). "Jacksonville soccer juniors helping Cardinals win, looking forward to playing at Navy". Jacksonville Daily News . Retrieved August 29, 2025.
4. Archetto, Denise (August 4, 2025). "Oka Called Up to Philippines Women's National Team for 2025 ASEAN MSIG Serenity Cup". UNC Greensboro Spartans . Retrieved August 29, 2025.
5. Azumi Oka at Soccerway

External links

• Azumi Oka at Soccerway.com