Kazuki Sato (footballer, born 1974)

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

Kazuki Sato
佐藤 一樹
Personal information
Full name Kazuki Sato
Date of birth (1974-06-27) June 27, 1974 (age 50)
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)
Medal record
Yokohama Flügels
Winner Emperor's Cup 1998
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 1997
Yokohama F. Marinos
Winner J1 League 2003
Runner-up J1 League 2002
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

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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

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Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
1997 Yokohama Flügels J1 League 3 0 4 1 0 0 7 1
1998 19 3 0 0 4 0 23 3
1999 Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League 13 3 1 0 2 0 16 3
2000 Kyoto Purple Sanga J1 League 13 0 0 0 6 1 19 1
2001 Oita Trinita J2 League 16 1 1 0 4 2 21 3
2002 Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0
2003 7 0 1 0 1 0 9 0
2004 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 3 0 0 0 1 0 4 0
2005 Yokohama FC J2 League 26 0 0 0 - 26 0
Career total 101 7 7 1 19 3 127 11

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