Kazuki Sato (footballer, born 1974)

For the footballer born in 1993, see Kazuki Sato (footballer, born 1993).

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)
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

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

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
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

External links

• Kazuki Sato at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)