Uno Shiragaki

Uno Shiragaki is a promising young talent in Japanese women's football, currently making a significant impact as a central defender for Cerezo Osaka in the WE League. At only 19 years of age, Shiragaki has already amassed 18 appearances, showcasing her reliability and consistency on the field with a total of 1,408 minutes played. As a ball-playing center-back, Shiragaki excels in building plays from the back, evidenced by her impressive average progressive passing distance of 548.61 meters per game. While her primary focus is not on scoring goals, she has managed a modest goal-per-game ratio of 0.07, reflecting her potential threat during set-pieces and occasional ventures forward.

Renowned for her defensive acumen, Uno Shiragaki displays exceptional skills in intercepting and challenging opposition plays. With an impressive 7.54 possession-adjusted interceptions per game, she ranks among the top defenders in the league at anticipating and disrupting opposing attacks. However, her most notable contribution to her team is her readiness to involve herself in challenges, averaging 10.46 challenges per game—though she is yet to register a successful challenge according to her challenge success rate. Despite this, her playmaker rank of 3.5 indicates room for growth and highlights her budding potential in influencing play from the back. As she continues to develop, Shiragaki remains a key player for Cerezo Osaka, with her ball-playing abilities and defensive prowess positioning her as a central figure in their defensive lineup.