Yoshiaki Sato (佐藤 慶明, Satō Yoshiaki, born June 19, 1969) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.

Yoshiaki Sato
佐藤 慶明
Personal information
Full name Yoshiaki Sato
Date of birth (1969-06-19) June 19, 1969 (age 54)
Place of birth Osaka, Japan
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
1985–1987 Hokuyo High School
1988–1991 Doshisha University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1992–1993 Gamba Osaka 0 (0)
1994–1995 Urawa Reds 27 (9)
1995–1996 Kyoto Purple Sanga 20 (4)
Total 47 (13)
International career
1994 Japan 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career edit

Sato was born in Osaka Prefecture on June 19, 1969. After graduating from Doshisha University, he joined Gamba Osaka in 1992. However he did not play in the match. In 1994, he moved to Urawa Reds and debuted in J1 League. However he lost opportunity to play in 1995. In July 1995, he moved to Japan Football League club Kyoto Purple Sanga. The club won the 2nd place and was promoted to J1 League. He retired end of 1996 season.

National team career edit

On May 22, 1994, Sato debuted for Japan national team against Australia.[1]

Club statistics edit

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
1992 Gamba Osaka J1 League - 0 0 0 0 0 0
1993 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1994 Urawa Reds J1 League 27 9 2 0 0 0 29 9
1995 0 0 0 0 - 0 0
1995 Kyoto Purple Sanga Football League 16 3 1 1 - 17 4
1996 J1 League 4 1 0 0 5 1 9 2
Total 47 13 3 1 5 1 55 15

National team statistics edit

[1]

Japan national team
Year Apps Goals
1994 1 0
Total 1 0

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