Megumi Takase

Megumi Takase (高瀬 愛実) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for INAC Kobe Leonessa in the WE League and the Japanese national team.

Club career
Takase was born in Kitami on November 10, 1990. After graduating from high school, she joined INAC Kobe Leonessa in 2009. In 2009 season, she was selected Best Young Player awards. In 2012, she scored 20 goals in 18 games and became top scorer. she was also selected MVP awards.

International career
On January 15, 2010, Takase debuted for the Japan national team against Chile. In July, she was selected to play for the Japan U-20 national team at the 2010 U-20 World Cup. She was a member of Japan's squad for the 2011 World Cup and the 2012 Summer Olympics. Japan won the 2011 World Cup and got a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She was also a squad member for the 2010 Asian Games and the 2014 Asian Cup. Japan won the championship at both tournaments. She played 61 games and scored 9 goals for Japan until 2016.

Personal life
Takase's brother Akira Takase is also a footballer.

International

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

Honours
Japan U20
 * INAC Kobe Leonessa
 * Nadeshiko League: 2011, 2012, 2013
 * WE League: 2021–22
 * Empress's Cup: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016
 * Nadeshiko League Cup: 2013
 * Japan
 * FIFA Women's World Cup: 2011
 * Asian Games: 2010
 * East Asian Football Championship: 2010
 * East Asian Football Championship: 2010
 * AFC U-19 Women's Championship: 2009