Tōko Koga (born June 6, 2006) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender. She represents the Japan women's national team and plays for Feyenoord in the Dutch Eredivisie Vrouwen.
Professional Career
Koga developed as a youth player at the JFA Academy Fukushima. In January 2024, she moved to the Netherlands to join Feyenoord, signing a contract until mid-2026. Since joining the club, she has been a consistent starter in the Eredivisie, playing primarily as a central defender.
International Career
Koga has a prominent history with the Japanese national youth teams. She was a key member of the squad during the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup and the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup, where Japan finished as runners-up.
She made her debut for the senior national team, known as Nadeshiko Japan, in 2023. Koga was selected for the squad during the 2024 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, notably starting in the decisive matches against North Korea. In June 2024, she was officially named to the 18-player roster representing Japan at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Style of Play
Koga is recognized for her physical presence and height, which are considered advantageous in defensive aerial duels. In addition to her defensive capabilities, she is noted for her composure on the ball and her ability to initiate attacking transitions from the backline. While primarily a center-back, she has demonstrated the versatility to occupy other positions within the defensive unit.