About Hikaru Kitagawa

Hikaru Kitagawa (北川 ひかる, Kitagawa Hikaru; Japanese: ; born May 10, 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for Women's Super League club Everton and the Japan national team.

Club career
Kitagawa was born in Kanazawa on May 10, 1997. After graduating from JFA Academy Fukushima, she joined Urawa Reds in 2015. She played as regular right side back from first season. However her opportunity to play decreased from 2017. In September 2018, she moved to Albirex Niigata.

On 19 August 2024, Kitagawa was announced at BK Häcken, becoming the first Japanese player to play for the club.

In July 2025, Kitagawa signed for Women's Super League club Everton. On her debut for the club, she scored against Manchester City in the 82nd minute on 24 September 2025.