Hiromi Ikeda

(former name; Hiromi Isozaki, 磯﨑 浩美) is a former Japanese football player. She played for the Japan national team.
Biography.
Ikeda was born in Honjo on December 22, 1975. She joined Tasaki Perule FC in 1995. She was selected Best Young Player awards in 1995 season. She was also selected Best Eleven for 10 years in a row (1999-2008). However, the club was disbanded in 2008 due to financial strain. So, she retired end of 2008 season. She played 236 matches in Nadeshiko League.
On June 8, 1997, Ikeda debuted for the Japan national team against China. She was a member of Japan for 1999, 2003, 2007 World Cups, 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics. At 2004 Summer Olympics, she played as captain because captain Yumi Obe was reserve member. After 2004 Summer Olympics, she became Japan's captain until 2008 Summer Olympics. She played 119 games and scored 4 goals for Japan until 2008.
Personal life.
Ikeda got married and changed her name to Hiromi Ikeda (池田 浩美) from Hiromi Isozaki (磯﨑 浩美) in 2007.