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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Press conferenceLFC Women team news: Updates on Borggrafe, Laws, Lundgaard and more. Gareth Taylor confirmed Rafaela Borggrafe is available for selection while providing a fitness update on his Liverpool FC Women squad.
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Q&ARisa Shimizu: I'm excited to be at Liverpool. Risa Shimizu is excited to have joined Liverpool FC Women, where she is reunited with head coach Gareth Taylor.
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PhotosGallery: Risa Shimizu completes loan switch to the Reds. Check out our gallery of Risa Shimizu completing her loan move to Liverpool FC Women.
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TransferRisa Shimizu joins Liverpool FC Women on loan from Manchester City. Liverpool FC Women have completed the loan signing of Risa Shimizu from Manchester City for the 2025-26 season.
