Hisui Haza

2.1. Birth and childhood

Hisui Haza was born on March 16, 1996, in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Her journey into football began at a young age, influenced by her elder brother's involvement in the sport. She started playing for two local teams, Nishinomiya Shonen SC and Nishinomiya Joshi FC. During her junior high school years, she played for Takarazuka El Baile FC. Additionally, from her fourth year of elementary school until her third year of junior high, Haza regularly attended a soccer school operated by Coerver Coaching Japan in Amagasaki.

2.2. High school and university career

Haza continued her football development during her academic career, demonstrating talent and leadership. At Hinomoto Gakuen High School, she served as the team captain in her third year. During this period, she played a pivotal role in her team's success, securing two major championships in 2013: the National High School Comprehensive Athletic Meet Football Tournament and the 22nd All Japan High School Women's Football Championship. She achieved these "two crowns" alongside her classmate, Miki Irie.

In 2014, Haza enrolled at Nippon Sport Science University, joining its women's football club, which was also known as Nittaidai FIELDS Yokohama. During her time at the university, she was the sole university player selected to represent Nadeshiko Japan, the senior Japan women's national team, for the 2014 Asian Games. In her final season with Nittaidai FIELDS Yokohama in 2017, she played a crucial role in the team winning the Nadeshiko League Division 2 title, which earned them promotion to Division 1.

3.1. INAC Kobe Leonessa (2018-2019)

Following her graduation from Nippon Sport Science University, Hisui Haza joined her hometown club, INAC Kobe Leonessa, in 2018. This marked her entry into professional club football, where she debuted and contributed to the team in the Nadeshiko League Division 1.

3.2. SE AEM (2019-2021)

In August 2019, Haza made a significant move to Spain, transferring to SE AEM, a club based in Lleida, Catalonia, which competed in the Spanish Second Division. Her transfer was officially announced by INAC Kobe Leonessa following the conclusion of the 2019 Nadeshiko League Cup final on August 3, 2019. She remained with the Spanish club until May 2021.

3.3. Return to INAC Kobe Leonessa (2021-2022)

After two years playing in Spain, Hisui Haza returned to INAC Kobe Leonessa on August 10, 2021. Her return saw her reintegrate into the team, which by then was competing in the newly formed WE League, Japan's top-tier professional women's football league.

3.4. Albirex Niigata Ladies (2022-2023)

For the 2022-23 season, Hisui Haza transferred to Albirex Niigata Ladies. This period marked her final spell in club football before her retirement, where she continued to play as a defender in the WE League.

4.1. Youth national teams

Haza's national team career began at the youth level, where she was a consistent selection for various age-group squads. In March 2014, she was called up to the U-23 Japan women's national team for the La Manga International Tournament. Later that year, in July 2014, she was selected for the U-18 Japan women's national team to participate in the Japan-China-Korea International Friendly Football Tournament.

In 2015, Haza was part of the U-19 Japan women's national team, competing in the U-20 Women's NTC Invitational and the 2015 AFC U-19 Women's Championship held in China. Her most significant achievement at the youth level came in 2016 when she was a key member of the U-20 Japan women's national team that competed in the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Papua New Guinea. Japan secured a third-place finish in the tournament, earning a bronze medal.

4.2. Senior national team

Hisui Haza made her debut for the senior Japan women's national team, known as Nadeshiko Japan, at the age of 18. Her first international appearance was on September 13, 2014, in a friendly match against the Ghana women's national football team at ND Soft Stadium Yamagata in Tendo, which Japan won 5-0.

Following her debut, she was selected for the 2014 Asian Games held in Incheon, South Korea. Haza played three matches in this tournament, contributing to Japan's second-place finish and securing a silver medal. Her appearances at the Asian Games included:

• September 22, 2014, against Chinese Taipei in a 3-0 victory at Incheon Munhak Stadium in Incheon.
• September 26, 2014, against Hong Kong in a commanding 9-0 victory at Hwaseong Stadium in Hwaseong.
• September 29, 2014, against Vietnam in a 3-0 victory at Incheon Football Stadium in Incheon.

All her senior national team appearances were under the management of coach Norio Sasaki. In total, Haza made four appearances for the senior national team in 2014, scoring no goals.

5.1. Club statistics

The following table details Hisui Haza's club career statistics, including appearances and goals in various leagues and competitions.

Haza's Japan Women's Football League debut was on April 6, 2014, in a Challenge League match against Ehime FC Ladies at Ningineer Stadium. She scored her first Nadeshiko League goal on June 27, 2015, in a Division 2 match against Sfida Setagaya FC at Komazawa Olympic Park Athletic Stadium. Her debut in the WE League came on September 12, 2021, in a match against Omiya Ardija VENTUS at Noevir Stadium Kobe.

5.2. National team statistics

Haza's senior national team statistics are as follows:

The following table lists her specific appearances for the senior national team:

6.1. Club honours

• Hinomoto Gakuen High School
  • National High School Comprehensive Athletic Meet Football Tournament: 2013
  • All Japan High School Women's Football Championship: 2013
• Nittaidai FIELDS Yokohama
  • Nadeshiko League Division 2: 2017
• INAC Kobe Leonessa
  • WE League: 2021-22

6.2. National team honours

• Japan women's national team
  • Asian Games: Silver Medal 2014
• Japan U-20 women's national team
  • 2016 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup: Third Place 2016