Hayashi Manaka is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Women's National Soccer League club Chicago Stars.
As captain of Japan’s U‑20 team, she led them to runner‑up at the 2024 FIFA U‑20 World Cup and the 2023 U‑19 Sud Ladies Cup champion.
Her nickname is Mana.
Her favorite artist is Taylor Swift and her album Lover.
Her favorite movie is Titanic.
Her favorite TV show is Japanese Itte Q (The Quest).
On her days off, she likes to chill by the pool, read a book or watch Netflix.
Her favorite food is salmon and squid sushi.
Her idol is Takefusa Kubo, Japanese football player.
| World Sud Ladies Cup | 1× |
| Japan Empress's Cup | 1× |
| Year | Club | AP | GL |
|---|---|---|---|
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2025
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present
|
Chicago Stars | 4 | 0 |
|
2024
-
|
Santa Clara Broncos | 9 | 0 |
|
2023
-
|
INAC Kobe Leonessa | 2 | 0 |
| International Stats | |||
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2022
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2024
|
Japan U20 | 11 | 0 |
