Shoko Mikami

is a former Japanese football player and manager. She played for Japan national team.

Club career
Mikami was born in Ichihara on January 8, 1981. In 1996, she joined Nikko Securities Dream Ladies. The club also won L.League championship for 3 years in a row (1996-1998). However, the club was disbanded in 1998 due to financial strain. She moved to Tasaki Perule FC. In 2001 season, she was selected Best Eleven. In 2002, she moved to her local club JEF United Ichihara (later JEF United Chiba). In 2003, she went to United States and played university team. In 2007, she returned to JEF United Chiba. In 2009, she retired.

National team career
In November 1999, Mikami was selected Japan national team for 1999 AFC Championship. At this competition, on November 12, she debuted and scored 2 goals against Nepal. She played 3 games and scored 2 goals for Japan in 1999.

Coaching career
After retirement, Mikami became coach for youth team at JEF United Chiba. In 2014, she became manager for top team. She managed the team until 2017 season.

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Category:1981 births
Category:Living people
Category:People from Ichihara, Chiba
Category:Association football people from Chiba Prefecture
Category:Japanese women's footballers
Category:Japan women's international footballers
Category:Nadeshiko League players
Category:Nikko Securities Dream Ladies players
Category:Tasaki Perule FC players
Category:JEF United Chiba Ladies players
Category:Japanese women's football managers
Category:Association footballers not categorized by position