is a Japanese former football player. She has played for the Japan national team as a defender.

Club career Yano was born in Yokohama on June 3, 1984. After graduating from Kanagawa University, she joined Urawa Reds in 2007. In 2007 season, she was selected Best Young Player awards. She retired end of 2012 season.Urawa Reds In 6 seasons, she played 111 matches in L.League and she was selected Best Eleven every season.

National team career In June 2003, Yano was a Kanagawa University student, she was selected to play for the Japan national team at the 2003 AFC Championship. At this competition, on June 11, she debuted and scored a goal against Guam.Japan Football Association She played at the World Cup 3 times (2003, 2007 and 2011) and at the Summer Olympics 3 times (2004, 2008 and 2012). Japan won the championship at the 2011 World Cup and silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She played 74 games and scored 1 goals for Japan until 2012.

Club statistics ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague Cup TotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsUrawa Reds20072123020262200821020-230200921040-25020101804060280201113020-15020121713040241Career total11131801201413

National team statistics List of match in 2010, 2011, 2012 at Japan Football Association

Japan national teamYearAppsGoals200391200450200550200616020076020081002009102010130201140201250Total741

International goals # Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 11 June 2003 Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand 2003 AFC Women's Championship

Honors Club Team L.League Champion (1): 2009

National team FIFA Women's World Cup Champion (1): 2011 Asian Games Gold Medal (1): 2010 East Asian Football Championship Champions (2): 2008, 2010

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