Marumi Yamazaki

2.1. Birth and Early Life

Marumi Yamazaki was born on June 9, 1990, in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. She started playing football at the age of seven.

2.2. Education and Youth Club Activities

Yamazaki participated in several youth football clubs during her formative years. She played for Ansho FC/TS Girls from 1998 to 2002, followed by Ragazza FC from 2003 to 2004. In 2005, she was part of the football club at Tokorozawa City Ansho Junior High School. From 2006 to 2007, while attending Saitama Prefectural Tokorozawa Chuo High School, she played for AS Elfen Sayama FC. During the 2007 season, she notably became the top scorer in the Nadeshiko League Division 2 with 24 goals. In 2008, she joined Urawa Reds Ladies Youth before starting her senior club career. Following her high school graduation, she enrolled in the Health Sports Science program within the Health Sciences Department at Niigata University of Health and Welfare in 2009, continuing her studies until 2013 concurrently with her early professional years.

3.1. AS Elfen Sayama FC

Yamazaki played for AS Elfen Sayama FC from 2006 to 2007. In the 2006 season, she made 20 appearances and scored 4 goals. In 2007, she played in 18 matches and scored 24 goals, which led to her becoming the top scorer in the Nadeshiko League Division 2 that year. Her overall contribution to the club during this period was 38 appearances and 28 goals.

3.2. Albirex Niigata Ladies

In 2009, Yamazaki joined Albirex Niigata Ladies, where she spent a significant part of her career until May 2016. During her tenure, she made 101 appearances and scored 34 goals. While playing for Albirex Niigata, she also attended Niigata University of Health and Welfare, where her teammates included Yuria Obara and Yuri Kawamura.

3.3. AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies

In June 2016, Yamazaki transferred to AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies. She remained with the club until January 2018, during which she made 20 appearances and scored 3 goals.

3.4. JEF United Chiba Ladies

Yamazaki moved to JEF United Chiba Ladies in January 2018 and played for the team until 2020. During her time there, she made 35 appearances and contributed 4 goals.

3.5. Omiya Ardija VENTUS

In January 2021, Yamazaki joined Omiya Ardija VENTUS to compete in the newly established WE League, Japan's first professional women's football league. She made 19 appearances for the club without scoring a goal in the league. On June 29, 2023, Omiya Ardija VENTUS announced her retirement from professional football.

4.1. Youth National Team

In 2009, Yamazaki was selected for the U-19 Japan Women's National Team. She participated in the 2009 AFC U-19 Women's Championship held in China. During the tournament, she made 3 appearances, contributing to Japan's successful campaign where they ultimately won the championship title.

4.2. Senior National Team

Yamazaki received her first call-up to the Japan Women's National Football Team (Nadeshiko Japan) in February 2013 for the 2013 Algarve Cup in Portugal. She made her A-match debut on March 6, 2013, against Norway during this competition. Under the management of Norio Sasaki, she played a total of 4 matches for Japan in 2013. Her appearances at the Algarve Cup included a 2-0 victory against Denmark on March 11, and a 1-0 win against China on March 13. Her fourth and final international appearance was on July 25, 2013, against DPR Korea in a 0-0 draw at the 2013 EAFF Women's East Asian Cup held in Hwaseong, South Korea.

7.1. Club Statistics

Her league debut occurred on May 21, 2006, in a Nadeshiko League Division 2 match against JEF United Chiba Ladies at Chichibu City Kagemori Ground. She scored her first goal on May 28, 2006, against Fukuoka J Anclas at Satte City General Park Athletic Field. Yamazaki achieved her 200th Nadeshiko League appearance on August 22, 2020, in a Nadeshiko League Division 1 match against Albirex Niigata Ladies at Shibata City Ijimino Park Athletic Stadium. Her WE League debut was on September 12, 2021, in a match against INAC Kobe Leonessa at Noevir Stadium Kobe.

7.2. National Team Statistics

List of International Matches:

8.1. Team Honors

• AFC U-19 Women's Championship: 2009 (with U-19 Japan Women's National Team)

8.2. Individual Records

• Nadeshiko League Division 2 Top Scorer: 2007 (24 goals for AS Elfen Sayama FC)
• 200 Nadeshiko League appearances: Achieved on August 22, 2020