Tottenham Women's Tōko Koga has been a revelation in her first season in the Barclays WSL, scoring a stunning long-range goal against Brighton and cementing her place as a key player for the club. The 20-year-old Japanese international has been a near-ever-present figure in central defence, forming a strong partnership with Clare Hunt and impressing with her calmness, game intelligence, and composure on the ball. Koga's rise to the top of the women's game has been rapid, having started playing at the age of six and being selected by the Japanese Football Association Academy Fukushima at 12 years old. She moved to Shizuoka to continue her development and made the transition to a defender. Koga's ambitious nature shines through in conversation, and her move to Europe came at 18 when she signed a contract with Dutch side Feyenoord. She would stay there for the next year and a half, making 32 appearances in the Vrouwen Eredivisie. The aim was always to come to England and challenge herself against the world's best. Koga has been at the heart of Tottenham Women's success, and her contributions have been invaluable. She is grateful for the opportunity to play for the club and is happy with the progress she has made. Koga's future is bright, and she will continue to be a key player for Tottenham Women.