Yui Hasegawa

Yui Hasegawa (長谷川 唯, Hasegawa Yui, born January 29, 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Women's Super League club Manchester City and the Japan national team. A versatile midfielder, she is capable of operating all across the midfield either as an attacking midfielder or as a deep-lying playmaker.

Quotes

• "Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to play football."
• "Nothing would make me happier than seeing kids aiming high, never giving up and most of all, remembering to enjoy every moment. Loving the game is a must whenever you’re out there on the pitch."
  • Hasegawa discusses Nadeshiko's outlook and life in England by FIFA.com. March 31, 2023. Retrieved 14/11/2023.
• "I may be small, but I am strong, and I want to show that."
• "There weren't any girls' teams when I first started playing so me and another girl played with the boys."
  • Yui Hasegawa exclusive: The Andres Iniesta lover who has taken Man City to next level in WSL pursuit by Ron Walker. May 4, 2023. Retrieved 14/11/2023.
• "When it comes to physical confrontation, we are slightly disadvantaged, that is why we need to and I have to make the best use of my speed."
  • SM Exclusive: Yui Hasegawa on her background, why she joined Milan, life in Italy and team-mates by Steph Insixiengmay. April 16, 2021. Retrieved 14/11/2023.