Tamami Asao

Tamami Asao (Inagi City Hometown Athlete)

Certification Date

Friday, August 22, 2025

Department

Soccer Player

Profile

Born on October 26, 2007. Graduated from Inagi Dai 4 Elementary School, Inagi Dai 4 Junior High School, and Komazawa Gakuen Girls' High School.

Career

• Started playing soccer influenced by older brother from the age of 5.
• Played for Progresso TCF Inagi Junior → NTV Tokyo Verdy Serias → NTV Tokyo Verdy Menina.
• January 2026 Promotion to the top team (NTV Tokyo Verdy Beleza)

Main Achievements

• 2024 JFA All Japan U-18 Women's Soccer Championship Winner
• 2024 AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup Indonesia 2024, FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 Participation
• 2026 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 Winner
• 2026 WE League 2025/26 Kracie Cup Champions
• 2026 AFC Women's Champions League 2025/26 Runner-up

Interview (August 2025)

What are your memories of Inagi City?

I have memories of playing with my friends at festivals near my house and by the river.

What does it feel like to be recognized as a hometown athlete?

I am pleased to be recognized as a hometown athlete in Inagi City, where I have grown up until now.

What has been difficult about continuing soccer?

While continuing to play soccer, there were times when things didn't go well, and times when I wasn't sure if I still liked soccer. But recently, I've been able to enjoy it and focus on it, and I find it more fun than difficult.

Please give a message to the juniors who are playing soccer.

I want you to value enjoying playing yourself.

Please tell us your future goals.

First of all, I want to quickly become a player who can shine on the stage of the WE League (Japan Women's Professional Soccer League) and inspire those around me.