Brighton's star signing wins top award in first month and sets new target

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Brighton forward Kiko Seike expressed her delight at being able to “showcase her presence” during a memorable first month

The Japan international joined the club over the summer and made an instant impact in her first game for the Seagulls, scoring a hat-trick on her debut in a thumping 4-0 win over Everton.

Seike has received September’s Barclays Player of the Month award for her efforts and admitted she did not expect her first start to be as perfect.

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She said: “I truly feel honoured to receive this award. I think it signifies that I’ve been able to showcase my presence, especially in my first month playing in England.

Kiko Seike of Brighton & Hove Albion has enjoyed a fine start to her career in the WSLKiko Seike of Brighton & Hove Albion has enjoyed a fine start to her career in the WSL
Kiko Seike of Brighton & Hove Albion has enjoyed a fine start to her career in the WSL

“Honestly, I didn’t think everything would go so well in my first game. However, I’ve been preparing to play well here, and I think that preparation paid off. I believe I made a really good start.”

Seike has featured in all three of Brighton’s WSL matches so far this season since arriving from Urawa Reds.

The move ended a 15-year spell with the Japanese club, but Seike is so far enjoying life on the south coast, where Brighton have enjoyed a solid start with two wins so far.

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“I wanted to find a new version of myself on a new stage, so I decided to leave Urawa Reds Ladies,” Seike added.

“I feel that Brighton is a fantastic team with a great environment and wonderful people, and I am really enjoying playing football here.

“As a team, we want to aim as high as possible in the rankings. Competing against top teams, we need to find ways to break into that upper echelon, which I believe is very much possible.

“Personally, I want to aim for double-digit goals, targeting at least 10.”

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