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Homare Sawa: the case for the GOAT

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    Homare Sawa: the case for the GOAT

    Midfielder · Japan · Born 6 September 1978, Fuchū, Tokyo, Japan · Career 1991–2015

    Intelligent, hard-working midfielder and captain who led Japan to the top. Played in Japan and the United States in a club career spanning 24 years.

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    Why Homare Sawa could be the GOAT

    Sawa led Japan to a stunning 2011 World Cup, scoring an extra-time equaliser in the final against the USA and winning both the Golden Ball and Golden Boot. She played in six World Cups and became the first Asian to win FIFA's world player award.

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    Homare Sawa is #14 of 20 in the fan ranking, with a 0–1 head-to-head record from 14 Women's football votes. See the full Women's football GOAT ranking

    Homare Sawa head to head

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