Hina Sugita

Hina Sugita (杉田 妃和) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for NWSL club Portland Thorns and the Japan national team.

Early life
Sugita was born in Kitakyushu on 31 January 1997.

INAC Kobe Leonessa
After graduating from high school, she joined Nadeshiko League club INAC Kobe Leonessa in 2015. She debuted as a midfielder in 2015. She became a regular player in 2016 and was selected for the Best Young player award in the 2016 season.

Portland Thorns
On 26 January 2022, Sugita joined the Portland Thorns on a three-year deal.

International career
In September 2012, when Sugita was 15 years old, she was selected for Japan's U-17 national team for 2012 U-17 Women's World Cup. She played all 4 matches and scored 2 goals. In 2013, she played at the 2013 AFC U-16 Women's Championship, which Japan won for the second time in a row. She also scored 6 goals and was selected as the tournament MVP. In 2014, she was selected for Japan's U-17 team for the 2014 U-17 Women's World Cup. She played 5 matches as captain, scoring 5 goals and leading Japan to its first championship, as well as winning the tournament's Golden Ball (MVP). In November 2016, she was selected for Japan's U-20 national team for the 2016 U-20 Women's World Cup. She played all 6 matches and Japan won the third place. She was also selected Golden Ball award.

On 2 August 2018, Sugita debuted for the Japanese national team as substitute midfielder in the 72nd minute against Australia.

On 13 June 2023, she was included in the 23-player squad for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.

International

 * Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Sugita goal.

Honors
INAC Kobe Leonessa


 * Empress's Cup: 2015, 2016

Portland Thorns FC


 * NWSL Championship: 2022