Birmingham City Women Secure Deal with Hammarby for Asato Miyagawa

Birmingham City Women Secure Deal with Hammarby for Asato Miyagawa
Asato Miyagawa in action for Hammarby IF Peter SonanderSPP

Birmingham City Women have agreed a deal to sign Japan international defender Asato Miyagawa from Hammarby IF on 1 January 2026.

She began her career with Tokyo Verdy Beleza, making over 90 appearances and lifting domestic silverware before moving to Sweden in 2024.

The 27-year-old has been capped 23 times by Japan at senior level, featuring the World Cup and Olympics.

Her experience also includes winning both the U17 and U20 World Cups, as well as playing in the Champions League.

Miyagawa told bcfc.com: “I am very happy to be able to join this historic team.

“I believe that winning the championship is definitely ahead, so first I want to focus on the upcoming matches and keep winning.”

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Wilf Frith
Wilf Frith is a women’s football news editor who works for Her Goal Magazine and had been with all its predecessors since 1996, becoming a founding team member after running Sunday Kicks. He has also held previous long-term roles as press officer for the Cornwall Women’s Football League and Penzance Ladies FC.
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