Haruhiko Sato facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Haruhiko Sato | ||
| Date of birth | 27 June 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1994–1996 | Funabashi High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–1998 | Kyoto Purple Sanga | 0 | (0) |
| 1999–2004 | Sagan Tosu | 211 | (5) |
| 2005–2006 | ALO's Hokuriku | 63 | (2) |
| Total | 274 | (7) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Haruhiko Sato (佐藤 陽彦, Satō Haruhiko, born 27 June 1978) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a defender.
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Haruhiko Sato's Football Journey
Haruhiko Sato was born in Tokyo, Japan, on June 27, 1978. He loved playing football from a young age. After finishing high school, he started his professional football career.
Early Career and First Club
In 1997, Haruhiko Sato joined Kyoto Purple Sanga. This team played in the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league. Even though he was part of the team, he did not get to play in any official matches during 1997 and 1998.
Becoming a Regular Player at Sagan Tosu
In 1999, Haruhiko Sato moved to a new team called Sagan Tosu. This club had just been promoted to the J2 League, the second-highest league in Japan. At Sagan Tosu, he became a very important player. He played as a center back, which is a defensive position. He played in many matches for Sagan Tosu over several years. He was known for his strong defense.
Final Years in Football
After playing for Sagan Tosu, Haruhiko Sato joined ALO's Hokuriku in 2005. This team played in the Japan Football League, which is another professional league in Japan. He continued to play well for two seasons. Haruhiko Sato decided to retire from professional football at the end of the 2006 season.
Career Highlights and Statistics
Throughout his career, Haruhiko Sato played in a total of 274 league matches. He scored 7 goals during these games. He was a dedicated defender for all the teams he played for.
External Links
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