Yuka Momiki

Yuka Nicole Momiki (籾木 結花) is a United States-born Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for Women's Super League club Leicester City 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.

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 Japan national team for 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.

International

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

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