Takako Tezuka

is a former Japanese football player. She played for the Japan national team.
Biography.
Tezuka was born in Utsunomiya on November 6, 1970. She played for Yomiuri Nippon Beleza (later "NTV Beleza"). The club won Nadeshiko League for 3 years in a row (1990-1992). In 1991 season, she became top scorer with 29 goals and she was selected MVP awards. She was also selected Best Eleven for 4 years in a row (1989-1992). End of 1992 season, she retired. However, during 1996 season, she came back and played for NTV Beleza until 1999.
On March 7, 1986, when Tezuka was 15 years old, she debuted for the Japan national team against Chinese Taipei. She played at 1986, 1989, 1991 AFC Championship and 1990 Asian Games. She was also a member of Japan for 1991 World Cup. This competition was her last game for Japan. She played 41 games and scored 19 goals for Japan until 1991.
After retirement, Tezuka started coaching career in her local Tochigi Prefecture. In 2011, she became assistant coach for Japan U-20 and U-17 national team. In October, U-20 team won 2011 AFC U-19 Championship and in November, U-17 team won 2011 AFC U-16 Championship. She has been given the "AFC Women's Coach Of The Year Award". In 2013, she was appointed manager for Urawa Reds. However, in June, she resigned for health reasons.