WE League Monthly Best Defense Award Announced for April/May
The WE League has announced that Risa Kanehira of RB Omiya Ardija Women has won the Best Defense Award for April and May.
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- 📰 Published: May 25, 2026 at 21:00
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## WE League Monthly Best Defense Award (April/May)
The WE League has selected Risa Kanehira (RB Omiya Ardija Women) as the recipient of the Monthly Best Defense Award for April and May of the 2025/26 SOMPO WE League.
● Target Match
2025/26 SOMPO WE League, Matchday 19: RB Omiya Ardija Women vs. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds Ladies
● Targeted Scene
In the 54th minute, Risa Kanehira, in coordination with Miki Takahashi and Moeno Sakaguchi, successfully won the ball against the opponent's build-up. Her decisive defensive play directly contributed to the goal scored by Haon Nishio.
● Player Comment
"Thank you for selecting me for the Monthly Best Defense Award for April and May. By coordinating our defensive pressure from the front—the 'RB style'—Sakaguchi-san and I managed to win the ball and effectively set up Nishio-san's goal. I am very happy that we were able to embody what we strive for as a team during such an important game, the Saitama Derby."
● Reasons for Selection (Selection Committee Chair: Ayumi Kaihori)
"This was an impressive scene where the team coordinated to set a defensive trap, multiple players targeted the ball, successfully stopped the opponent's advance, and quickly transitioned to the attack. Not only did they win the ball, but the subsequent sequence—sending an accurate pass leading to a goal—clearly demonstrated the high quality of their defensive-to-offensive transition. I believe this was a fantastic play that perfectly represents how RB Omiya Ardija Women has played this season."
The WE League has selected Risa Kanehira (RB Omiya Ardija Women) as the recipient of the Monthly Best Defense Award for April and May of the 2025/26 SOMPO WE League.
● Target Match
2025/26 SOMPO WE League, Matchday 19: RB Omiya Ardija Women vs. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds Ladies
● Targeted Scene
In the 54th minute, Risa Kanehira, in coordination with Miki Takahashi and Moeno Sakaguchi, successfully won the ball against the opponent's build-up. Her decisive defensive play directly contributed to the goal scored by Haon Nishio.
● Player Comment
"Thank you for selecting me for the Monthly Best Defense Award for April and May. By coordinating our defensive pressure from the front—the 'RB style'—Sakaguchi-san and I managed to win the ball and effectively set up Nishio-san's goal. I am very happy that we were able to embody what we strive for as a team during such an important game, the Saitama Derby."
● Reasons for Selection (Selection Committee Chair: Ayumi Kaihori)
"This was an impressive scene where the team coordinated to set a defensive trap, multiple players targeted the ball, successfully stopped the opponent's advance, and quickly transitioned to the attack. Not only did they win the ball, but the subsequent sequence—sending an accurate pass leading to a goal—clearly demonstrated the high quality of their defensive-to-offensive transition. I believe this was a fantastic play that perfectly represents how RB Omiya Ardija Women has played this season."
FAQ
WEリーグ月間ベストディフェンス賞の4・5月度受賞者は誰ですか？
RB大宮アルディージャWOMENの金平莉紗選手が受賞しました。
今回のベストディフェンス賞の対象となった試合は？
2025/26 SOMPO WEリーグ 第19節 RB大宮アルディージャWOMEN vs. 三菱重工浦和レッズレディースです。
選考理由は何ですか？
チーム連動型の守備でボールを奪い切り、素早くゴールへつなげる攻撃への切り替えの質の高さが評価されました。
WEリーグ月間ベストディフェンス賞の選考方法は？
各クラブからの推薦、ファン・サポーター投票、および選考委員会の結果を踏まえて決定されます。
選考委員長は誰ですか？
WEリーグ理事の海堀あゆみ氏です。