BIO

Momoko Tanikawa was born on 7 May 2005 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, representing Bayern Munich and Japan as an attacking midfielder. At club level, she won the Damallsvenskan league championship with FC Rosengård in 2024, before moving to Bayern Munich and winning the Bundesliga twice.

Her 2025-2026 season:

Achievements

49 matches, 17 goals, 7 assists, 2 yellow cards, 0 red card, 1 Asian Cup, 1 Bundesliga, 1 German Cup, 1 German Super Cup

Performance and Ballon d'Or Criteria

  • Ambidextrous Striking: Boasts rare two-footed shooting ability from anywhere across the final third, creating consistent goal threats from both open play and long-range opportunities.

  • Close-Space Maneuverability: Excels at operating under intense defensive pressure, using quick control and tidy footwork to escape tight situations and unlock opposing backlines.

Efficiency Statistics

  • Damallsvenskan Output: Recorded 16 goals and 4 assists in 20 league appearances for FC Rosengård during the 2024 Damallsvenskan title campaign.

  • Bayern Munich Shooting Volume: Averaged 4.29 shots per 90 minutes for Bayern Munich, ranking as the highest volume in the squad ahead of Pernille Harder (3.15).