Riko Ueki

is a Japanese football player. She plays for the Japan national team.
Biography.
Ueki was born in Kawasaki on July 30, 1999. She joined Nadeshiko League club Nippon TV Beleza (later "Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza") from their youth team in 2016. She became a regular player as forward from 2017 season.
In 2016, Ueki was selected the Japan U-17 national team for 2016 U-17 World Cup. She played at 5 matches and scored 4 goals, and Japan won the 2nd place. In 2018, Ueki was selected the Japan U-20 national team for 2018 U-20 World Cup. She played at all 6 matches and scored 5 goals, and Japan won the championship.
On April 4, 2019, Ueki debuted for Japan national team against France.