Manaka Matsukubo
Manaka Matsukubo
Manaka Matsukubo is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for Chelsea and the Japan national team.
Manaka in numbers
121
Appearances
54
Goals
6
Trophies
1
Awards
Manaka Matsukubo
Chelsea
She became the youngest player to be named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the NWSL Challenge Cup final at just 19 years old.
Manaka Matsukubo
Chelsea
She set records in the 2023 Challenge Cup as the youngest player to both start and score in the tournament.
Manaka Matsukubo
Chelsea
She helped lead Japan to the final of two FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cups, in 2022 and 2024, finishing as a runner-up in both tournaments.
Manaka Matsukubo
Chelsea
She made her professional debut in Japan’s WE League at the age of 18.
Manaka Matsukubo
Chelsea
During her youth career at JFA Academy Fukushima, she played every match in the 2020 and 2021 league seasons, earning both the MVP and top scorer honors in each year.
Manaka Matsukubo
Chelsea
She joined North Carolina Courage on loan in July 2023; the move became permanent in 2024.
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