Akiko Hayakawa | Today's AI Wiki

1. Overview

Akiko Hayakawa (早川明子_{Hayakawa Akiko}^Japanese) is a former Japanese women's association football player who primarily played as a midfielder. Her birth year is not publicly specified in available records. She represented the Japan women's national football team and had a notable club career with Nippon TV Beleza, where she was recognized as a Best Eleven selection in 1990.

2. Career

Hayakawa's career spanned both club and international levels, primarily with Nippon TV Beleza and the Japan women's national football team.

2.1. Club career

Hayakawa played for Nippon TV Beleza, which was then known as Yomiuri Beleza (also Yomiuri SC Ladies Beleza). During her time with the club, she was a prominent player in the L.League.

2.2. National team career

Hayakawa's international career with the Japan women's national football team began on August 4, 1987, when she made her debut against the Chinese Taipei women's national football team in Taipei. She played under coach Ryohei Suzuki. Her second and final international appearance was on June 5, 1988, in a match against the Sweden women's national football team during an expedition to Guangzhou, China, as part of the Guangzhou International Tournament. In total, she played two matches for the national team between 1987 and 1988.

The following table details her international appearances:

#	Date	Location	Opponent	Result	Coach	Competition
1	August 4, 1987	Taipei	Chinese Taipei	Lost 1-3	Ryohei Suzuki	International Friendly
2	June 5, 1988	Guangzhou	Sweden	Lost 0-3	Ryohei Suzuki	Guangzhou International Tournament

3. Major achievements

In recognition of her performance, Hayakawa was selected for the Best Eleven in the 1990 L.League (the second season of the Japan Women's Football League).

4. Statistics

The following table details Akiko Hayakawa's appearances and goals for the Japan women's national football team.

Japan national team
Year	Apps	Goals
1987	1	0
1988	1	0
Total	2	0