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My Take
Honestly, Nahomi Kawasumi is the kind of footballer I can't help rooting for. At 157cm she was never going to bully anyone physically, so she did it the harder way: clever movement, a quick brain, and that relentless engine you only build by grinding for years, in her case through the no-shortcuts world of Nippon Sport Science University. She came up in the golden era of Japanese women's soccer, and that whole Nadeshiko style of patient, technical, pass-and-move football suits a player like her perfectly. I love that she crossed oceans to play in the NWSL too, betting on herself in a tougher, faster league. No diva energy, no manufactured drama, just a small, tireless person chasing the ball and trusting the work. That's exactly my kind of athlete.
Overview
Nahomi Kawasumi is a Japanese women's soccer player born on September 23, 1985, in Yamato, Kanagawa Prefecture. She attended Kanagawa Prefectural Sagamihara Yasakae High School and went on to graduate from Nippon Sport Science University. She stands 157 cm tall and maintains an official website as well as active social media accounts on Instagram and X.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nahomi Kawasumi
- Name (Japanese)
- 川澄奈穂美
- Reading
- かわすみ なほみ
- Born
- September 23, 1985 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
- Origin
- Yamato, Kanagawa, Japan
- Height
- 157cm
- Occupation
- Soccer Player
2. Background
- High school
- Kanagawa Prefectural Sagamihara Yasakae High School
- University
- Nippon Sport Science University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Nahomi Kawasumi born?
Born September 23, 1985 (age 40).
Where is Nahomi Kawasumi from?
Nahomi Kawasumi is from Yamato, Kanagawa, Japan.
What does Nahomi Kawasumi do?
Nahomi Kawasumi works as Soccer Player.
How tall is Nahomi Kawasumi?
Nahomi Kawasumi is 157 cm.