Masami Sato

Masami Sato
佐藤正美
Personal information
Full name	Masami Sato
Date of birth	August 26, 1981 (age 43)
Place of birth	Kanagawa, Japan
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Youth career
1997–1999	Maebashi Ikuei High School
Senior career*
Years	Team
2000–2003	Yokohama FC
2003	Yokogawa Musashino
2004–2007	Thespa Kusatsu
Total
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Masami Sato (佐藤正美, Satō Masami, born August 26, 1981) is a former Japanese football player.

Playing career

Sato was born in Kanagawa Prefecture on August 26, 1981. After graduating from high school, he joined Japan Football League (JFL) club Yokohama FC in 2000. Although he could not play many matches, Yokohama FC won the champions in 2000 season and was promoted to J2 League. He played many matches from 2001. In September 2003, he moved to JFL club Yokogawa Musashino. In 2004, he moved to JFL club Thespa Kusatsu. He became a regular player and Thespa was promoted to J2 end of 2004 season. Although he played many matches until 2006, his opportunity to play decreased in 2007 and he retired end of 2007 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
2000	Yokohama FC	Football League	6	0	2	1	-		8	1
2001		J2 League	22	3	3	3	4	1	29	7
2002			26	1	1	1	-		27	2
2003			16	2	0	0	-		16	2
2003	Yokogawa Musashino	Football League	9	3	0	0	-		9	3
2004	Thespa Kusatsu	Football League	30	9	5	2	-		35	11
2005		J2 League	27	5	2	2	-		29	7
2006			27	2	2	0	-		29	2
2007			12	1	2	0	-		14	1
Career total			175	26	17	9	4	1	196	36

References

External links

Masami Sato at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)
library.footballjapan.jp

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