Akihiro Sato facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Akihiro Sato | ||
| Date of birth | 30 August 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Mie Prefecture, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Kashima Antlers | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2005- 2007 2009- |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima →Ehime (loan) →Kashima Antlers (loan) |
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Akihiro Sato is a Japanese football player. He was born on August 30, 1986. He plays as a Goalkeeper for Kashima Antlers.
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Meet Akihiro Sato: A Goalkeeper's Story
Akihiro Sato is a professional football player from Japan. He was born in Mie Prefecture. He is known for his role as a goalkeeper. A goalkeeper is a special player on a football team. Their main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. They are the only players allowed to use their hands inside their own penalty area.
Starting His Football Journey
Akihiro Sato began his professional football career in 2005. His first team was Sanfrecce Hiroshima. This team plays in Japan's top football league. He spent several years with Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Playing for Different Clubs
During his career, Akihiro Sato also played for other teams. In 2007, he played for Ehime on a loan. A loan means a player temporarily moves to another team. This helps players get more playing time. After his time at Ehime, he returned to Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Later, he joined Kashima Antlers. He also played for Kashima Antlers on a loan first. Now, he plays for them permanently.
The Role of a Goalkeeper
As a goalkeeper, Akihiro Sato needs many skills. He must be quick and agile to dive and save shots. He also needs to be good at communicating with his defenders. Goalkeepers are important leaders on the field. They can see the whole game in front of them. This helps them guide their teammates.
