Age, Biography and Wiki
Aya Miyama was born on 28 January, 1985 in Oamishirasato, Chiba, Japan, is a Japanese footballer. Discover Aya Miyama's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 39 years old?
| Popular As |
Aya Miyama |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
39 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
28 January, 1985 |
| Birthday |
28 January |
| Birthplace |
Oamishirasato, Chiba, Japan |
| Nationality |
Chiba
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She is a member of famous footballer with the age 39 years old group.
Aya Miyama Height, Weight & Measurements
At 39 years old, Aya Miyama height is 1.57 m and Weight 52 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.57 m |
| Weight |
52 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Aya Miyama Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Aya Miyama worth at the age of 39 years old? Aya Miyama’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. She is from Chiba. We have estimated Aya Miyama's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Aya Miyama Social Network
Timeline
Miyama was born in Ōamishirasato, Sanbu District, Chiba Prefecture, on 28 January 1985.
She started her career as a football player in the club her father founded.
She later joined Nippon TV Beleza in 1999 after playing with their youth team, but when she was in eleventh grade, she left the team and went to the high school football club.
Even among male players, she kept playing football.
Miyama joined L.League side Okayama Yunogo Belle in 2001, having received an invitation from Midori Honda, the coach.
Aya Miyama (宮間 あや) is a Japanese former footballer who played for the Japan national team starting in 2003, and from 2012 to 2016 served as captain of the team.
She appeared in four World Cups between 2003 and 2015, and was part of the team that won the 2011 World Cup for Japan.
At the 2007 World Cup held in China, Miyama performed brilliantly in Japan's match against England, scoring the team's two goals both from direct free kicks as they held on to a draw.
On 24 November 2008, Miyama was selected by Los Angeles Sol of the U.S. Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) in the 2008 WPS International Draft, and joined Sol in 2009.
In the 2009 Women's Professional Soccer season, she had 6 assists but no goals.
When the Sol disbanded in early 2010, she was taken by Saint Louis Athletica.
Miyama signed as a free agent with the Atlanta Beat on 10 June 2010.
Miyama returned to Okayama Yunogo Belle in September 2010.
In Japan's first group stage match of the 2011 World Cup, she scored the go-ahead goal in Japan's win against New Zealand from another free kick in the 68th minute, and was named Player of the Match.
At the 2011 World Cup in Germany, Miyama scored the winner – a curling free kick – to help Japan beat New Zealand, and netted Japan's first goal in the final against the USA.
Miyama also scored Japan's first penalty of the eventual penalty shoot-out in the final which ended 2–2 after extra time.
Her team won 3–1 in the penalty shoot-out, making them the first Asian team to win the World Cup.
In the moment of victory, Miyama did not join her teammates in celebration, but instead went to the American players to hug and congratulate them.
This has been reported both by Hope Solo and the Japanese media as evidence of Miyama's sportsmanship and respect for her opponents.
Miyama was named the AFC Women's Footballer of the Year in 2011, 2012 and 2015.
Miyama also led Japan to a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
At the 2012 Summer Olympics, Miyama led Japan to the silver medal as captain.
At the 2015 World Cup, she also captained the team and lost in the final to the USA.
She left the club at the end of the 2016 season.
At the 2016 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Japan failed to qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Following the tournament, she retired from the national team.
She played 162 matches and scored 38 goals for Japan.
