Mami Ueno is a talented right winger currently playing for Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina in Japan's top flight, the WE League. At 28 years old, she has established herself as a key component of her team's attacking lineup. In the 2022-2023 season, Ueno demonstrated her striking prowess by scoring an impressive 0.55 goals per game over 22 appearances, amassing a total of 1912 minutes on the field. Her ability to find the back of the net is underscored by her xG per game of 0.26, indicating a keen sense of positioning and anticipation in the attacking third.
Despite not registering any assists, Ueno exhibits a strong aptitude for advancing play, as evidenced by her progressive passing distance of 131.91 meters per game. Her contributions aren't limited to offense; she is an active defensive participant with 3.65 possession-adjusted interceptions per game and 6.07 possession-adjusted challenges. However, her challenge success rate of 0% suggests an area for potential development. With her playmaker rank standing at 3.5, Ueno's unique combination of goal-scoring ability, playmaking, and defensive work rate makes her a valuable asset to her team and one to watch in future competitions.