Yūka Momiki
Yūka Nicole Momiki is a United States-born Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Women's Super League club Everton and the Japan national team.
Club career
Momiki joined Nippon TV Beleza from youth team in 2011. She was selected in the Best Eleven in 2016 and 2017.On 22 May 2020, Momiki signed for OL Reign of the National Women's Soccer League. After two separate loan spells in Sweden, Momiki transferred permanently to Linköpings FC on 10 December 2021. In January 2024, she signed for Leicester City. After her contract expired in July 2025, she joined Everton.
International career
Born in the United States to Japanese parents, Momiki was eligible to represent Japan or the United States at the international level. She opted to play for Japan.In 2012, Momiki was selected for Japan U-17 national team for 2012 U-17 World Cup.
In 2016, Momiki was selected for Japan U-20 national team for 2016 U-20 World Cup. At this competition, she played 6 games and scored 7 goals, helping Japan to a third-place finish.
In 2017, Momiki was selected for the Japan national team for the 2017 Algarve Cup. At this competition, on 1 March, she debuted against Spain. She played 21 games and scored 6 goals for Japan in 2017.
On 10 May 2019, Momiki was included in the 23-player squad for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.
On 18 June 2021, she was included in the Japan squad for the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Momiki was part of the Japan squad that won the 2025 SheBelieves Cup.
Career statistics
International
Honours
Tokyo Verdy Beleza- Nadeshiko League: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- Empress's Cup: 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019
- Nadeshiko League Cup: 2012, 2016, 2018, 2019
- AFC Women's Club Championship: 2019