Risa Shimizu, defender - Liverpool FC
Risa Shimizu
defender
Risa Shimizu joined Liverpool FC Women on a season-long loan from Manchester City in September 2025.
The Japan international defender boasts a wealth of experience in the Barclays Women's Super League, having also previously represented West Ham United.
She joined the Hammers in 2022, before making the move to City in 2024.
Ahead of that, Shimizu claimed an impressive 14 major honours in her homeland with Tokyo Verdy Beleza, where she started her professional career in 2013.
She has also represented Japan at two FIFA Women's World Cups (2019 and 2023) and also appeared at the 2020 and 2024 Olympics.
Upon signing for the Reds, Shimizu, who missed the 2024-25 season due to an ACL injury, said: "I'm excited to join this club and I'm looking forward to being on...
Date of birth
15 June 1996
Nationality
Japanese
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GalleryPhotos: Fuka Nagano and Risa Shimizu return as LFC Women prepare for Merseyside derby. See our photo gallery from the AXA Melwood Training Centre on Tuesday as Fuka Nagano and Risa Shimizu returned and Liverpool FC Women prepared for the Merseyside derby.
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NewsFuka Nagano and Risa Shimizu win Women's Asian Cup with Japan. Fuka Nagano and Risa Shimizu lifted the Women's Asian Cup after Japan defeated hosts Australia 1-0 in the final on Saturday.
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NewsFuka Nagano assists as Japan reach Women's Asian Cup final. Fuka Nagano provided an assist as Japan advanced to the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup final on Wednesday.
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NewsRisa Shimizu assists Japan to Women's Asian Cup semi-finals. Risa Shimizu claimed two assists to help Japan reach the Women’s Asian Cup semi-finals on Sunday.
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NewsWomen's Asian Cup: Nagano and Shimizu help Japan finish group stage in style. Fuka Nagano and Risa Shimizu played as Japan beat Vietnam 4-0 to round off a perfect group stage at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
