Moeka Minami

is a Japanese football player. She plays for the Japan national team.
Biography.
Minami was born in Yoshikawa on December 7, 1998. She was promoted to Nadeshiko League club Urawa Reds from their youth team in 2017. She was selected Best Eleven in 2019 and 2020.
In 2014, Minami was selected the Japan U-17 national team for 2014 U-17 World Cup. She played 1 game against Paraguay in group stage and Japan won the championship. In 2018, Minami was selected the Japan U-20 national team for 2018 U-20 World Cup. She played in full-time in all 6 matches as center back and Japan team captain. Japan won the championship and she was also selected Bronze Ball awards.
In February 2019, Minami was selected the Japan national team for SheBelieves Cup. At this tournament, on March 2, she debuted as center back against Brazil. In 2019, she was selected the Japan for 2019 World Cup.