Risa Shimizu: The Nadeshiko’s Reliable Right-Back
Risa Shimizu: The Nadeshiko’s Reliable Right-Back
Consistent, durable and tactically sharp, Risa Shimizu has become one of Japan’s most dependable defenders — and a fixture of English women’s football.
Risa Shimizu is a Japan international right-back who has built a strong career in England’s Women’s Super League. Born in 1996, she dominated at home with Tokyo Verdy Beleza (multiple league titles and several Best XI selections) before joining West Ham in 2022, where she was ever-present, and later Manchester City. She has won more than 70 caps for Japan. ⚠ Her current club can change — check the latest.
In this guide
1. Who Risa Shimizu is
2. A decorated Beleza career
3. A WSL fixture
4. Why she matters
1. Who Risa Shimizu is
A dependable, ever-present defender for club and country.
Shimizu is the kind of defender every team needs — reliable, positionally smart and remarkably durable.1 Her consistency has made her a long-term fixture in the Nadeshiko back line. ⚠ Career details continue to evolve — confirm the latest.
2. A decorated Beleza career
Shimizu spent her early professional career with Tokyo Verdy Beleza, winning multiple Nadeshiko League titles and earning Best XI selections across several seasons.1 That consistency earned her a national-team place and, in time, a move abroad.
3. A WSL fixture
In 2022 Shimizu joined West Ham, where she was an ever-present over two seasons, before continuing her English career with Manchester City (including a loan spell at Liverpool).1 With more than 70 caps, she is one of Japan’s most experienced current defenders. ⚠ Confirm her current club.
4. Why she matters
- She’s ultra-reliable. Ever-present, durable and consistent.
- She’s experienced. More than 70 caps for Japan.
- She’s proven abroad. An established WSL defender.
In five lines
- Risa Shimizu is a Japan international right-back.
- She won multiple league titles with Tokyo Verdy Beleza.
- She earned Nadeshiko League Best XI across several seasons.
- She joined West Ham in 2022 and later Manchester City.
- She has more than 70 caps for Japan. ⚠ Confirm her club.
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Sources & notes
- Risa Shimizu — b.1996; Japan right-back; Tokyo Verdy Beleza (multiple titles, Best XI 2017-2022); West Ham 2022 (ever-present), Manchester City / Liverpool loan; 70+ caps. Wikipedia; West Ham United
A club profile dated 16 June 2026. League structure and standings change — flagged ⚠ items should be confirmed against official sources.
📅 更新履歴
| 日付 | 変更内容 |
|---|---|
| 2026年6月16日 | 初回公開 |
✅ ファクト再検証
最終検証日：2026年6月16日
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