Miyu Yakata

Miyu Yakata (born 30 December 1999) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for WE League club MyNavi Sendai Ladies.

Miyu Yakata

Personal information
Date of birth	(1999-12-30) 30 December 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth	Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Height	1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	MyNavi Sendai Ladies
Number	13
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013–2020	Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies	123	(35)
2021–2023	MyNavi Sendai Ladies	38	(11)
2023–2025	Cerezo Osaka Yanmar Ladies
2025–	MyNavi Sendai Ladies
International career‡
2025–	Japan	1	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals as of 9 July 2025

Club career

Yakata made her WE League debut on 12 September 2021.^[1]

International career

On 9 July 2025, she made her debut for Japan and also scored her first international goal at 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship in South Korea against Chinese Taipei.

Career statistics

International goals

List of international goals scored by Miyu Yakata

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	9 July 2025	Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon, South Korea	Chinese Taipei	1–0	4–0	2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship