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Maya Hijikata (土方 麻椰, Hijikata Maya, born April 13, 2004) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a striker for the Japanese club NTV Tokyo Verdy Beleza and the Japanese national team.
Club career
In 2023, Hijikata was promoted from Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Menina to Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza.
International career
In July 2022, Hijikata was selected for the Japanese U-20 national team for the U-20 Women's World Cup. She played in five matches at the tournament, contributing to Japan's runner-up finish.
In August 2023, Hijikata was selected for the senior Japanese national team for the Asian Games. She played in five matches at the tournament, scoring two goals and contributing to Japan's victory.
Hijikata was selected for the national team for the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup held in Uzbekistan in February 2024 and was also selected for the national team for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in September of the same year.
Honours
Japan
- Asian Games: 2022
Japan U-20
- AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup runner-up: 2024
Individual
- AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Top Scorer: 2024