Kazuki Sato (footballer, born 1974)

Kazuki Sato (佐藤 一樹, Satō Kazuki, born June 27, 1974) is a former Japanese football player.

Kazuki Sato
佐藤 一樹
Personal information
Full name Kazuki Sato
Date of birth (1974-06-27) June 27, 1974
Place of birth Takasaki, Gunma, Japan
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1990–1992 Maebashi Commercial High School
1993–1996 University of Tsukuba
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–1998 Yokohama Flügels 22 (3)
1999 Yokohama F. Marinos 13 (3)
2000 Kyoto Purple Sanga 13 (0)
2001 Oita Trinita 16 (1)
2002–2003 Yokohama F. Marinos 8 (0)
2004 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3 (0)
2005 Yokohama FC 26 (0)
Total 101 (7)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Sato was born in Takasaki on June 27, 1974. After graduating from University of Tsukuba, he joined J1 League club Yokohama Flügels in 1997. He played many matches as right side midfielder and right side back. The club won the 2nd place 1997 Emperor's Cup and the champions 1998 Emperor's Cup. However the club was disbanded end of 1998 season due to financial strain, he moved to Yokohama F. Marinos in 1999. In 2000, he moved to Kyoto Purple Sanga. However the club was relegated to J2 League end of 2000 season. In 2001, he moved to J2 club Oita Trinita. In 2002, he moved to Yokohama F. Marinos again. Although the club won the champions in 2003 J1 League, he could not play many matches in 2 seasons. In 2004, he moved to Sanfrecce Hiroshima. However he could hardly play in the match. In 2005, he moved to J2 club Yokohama FC was founded by Yokohama Flügels supporters. Although he played many matches, his opportunity to play decreased in late 2005 season and he retired end of 2005 season.

Club statistics

Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
SeasonClubLeague AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
1997Yokohama FlügelsJ1 League30410071
19981930040233
1999Yokohama F. MarinosJ1 League1331020163
2000Kyoto Purple SangaJ1 League1300061191
2001Oita TrinitaJ2 League1611042213
2002Yokohama F. MarinosJ1 League10001020
200370101090
2004Sanfrecce HiroshimaJ1 League30001040
2005Yokohama FCJ2 League26000-260
Career total 10177119312711

References

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