Eiji Sato facts for kids
Eiji Sato is a former Japanese football player and manager. He was born on April 8, 1971, in Tokyo, Japan. Sato played as a midfielder for several clubs in Japan, including Urawa Reds and Sony Sendai. After his playing career, he became a football manager.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Eiji Sato | ||
| Date of birth | April 8, 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1990–1993 | Urawa Reds | 26 | (1) |
| 1995 | Fukushima FC | 23 | (1) |
| 1996–2002 | Sony Sendai | 97 | (4) |
| Total | 146 | (6) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2004–2007 | Sony Sendai | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Contents
Eiji Sato's Playing Days
Starting His Football Journey
Eiji Sato was born in Tokyo, Japan, on April 8, 1971. He loved football from a young age. In 1990, he joined a team called Mitsubishi Motors. This team later became very famous as Urawa Reds.
Playing for Urawa Reds
When Eiji Sato first joined Mitsubishi Motors, he played in many games. He was a midfielder, helping his team both attack and defend. However, as time went on, he didn't get to play as much. He left the club in 1993.
Moving to Other Teams
After leaving Urawa Reds, Eiji Sato continued his football career. In 1995, he joined Fukushima FC, which was part of the Japan Football League. The next year, in 1996, he moved to Sony Sendai. This team played in the Regional Leagues. He stayed with Sony Sendai for many years, playing until 2002.
Eiji Sato's Coaching Career
Becoming a Coach
After his playing days ended, Eiji Sato decided to become a coach. He started coaching at Sony Sendai in 2003. This was the same club where he finished his playing career.
Managing Sony Sendai
In 2004, Eiji Sato became the main manager for Sony Sendai. He led the team for several years, guiding them until 2007. His experience as a player helped him in his role as a manager.
External Links
- Eiji Sato at J.League Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- reds.uijin.com
See also
In Spanish: Eiji Sato para niños
