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Hayato Sasaki
Personal information
Full name Hayato Sasaki
Date of birth (1982-11-29) November 29, 1982 (age 42)
Place of birth Shiogama, Miyagi, Japan
Height 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Tochigi SC
Number 41
Youth career
2001–2004 Osaka Gakuin University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2007 Montedio Yamagata 119 (10)
2008–2012 Gamba Osaka 111 (8)
2013–2014 Vegalta Sendai 32 (0)
2015 Kyoto Sanga 20 (1)
2016– Tochigi SC
Medal record
Gamba Osaka
Winner AFC Champions League 2008
Runner-up J1 League 2010
Winner Emperor's Cup 2008
Winner Emperor's Cup 2009
Runner-up Emperor's Cup 2012
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 February 2016

Hayato Sasaki (佐々木 勇人, Sasaki Hayato) is a Japanese football player. He was born on November 29, 1982, in Shiogama, Miyagi, Japan. Hayato Sasaki played as a midfielder for several teams during his career. He is currently an assistant manager for the WE League club MyNavi Sendai.

Hayato Sasaki's Football Journey

Hayato Sasaki started his football journey in university. He played for Osaka Gakuin University from 2001 to 2004. After his university years, he became a professional player.

Playing for Different Teams

Hayato Sasaki played for several professional football clubs in Japan. His first professional team was Montedio Yamagata. He played there from 2005 to 2007. During his time with Montedio Yamagata, he played in 119 games and scored 10 goals.

From 2008 to 2012, he joined Gamba Osaka. This was a very successful period for him. He played 111 games and scored 8 goals for Gamba Osaka.

After Gamba Osaka, he moved to Vegalta Sendai. He played there for two seasons, from 2013 to 2014. He appeared in 32 matches for the team.

In 2015, he played for Kyoto Sanga. He played 20 games and scored 1 goal for them.

His last club as a player was Tochigi SC. He joined them in 2016. He played for Tochigi SC until he retired from playing.

Big Wins and Trophies

Hayato Sasaki won some important trophies during his career, especially with Gamba Osaka.

  • AFC Champions League: He won the AFC Champions League in 2008. This is a big competition for clubs in Asia.
  • Pan-Pacific Championship: He also won the Pan-Pacific Championship in 2008. This tournament included teams from different countries around the Pacific Ocean.
  • Emperor's Cup: Hayato Sasaki won the Emperor's Cup twice. He lifted the trophy in 2008 and again in 2009. The Emperor's Cup is one of Japan's most famous football tournaments.

FIFA Club World Cup Appearance

Hayato Sasaki also had the chance to play in the FIFA Club World Cup. This is a global tournament where the best club teams from different continents compete. He played one match in the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup with Gamba Osaka.

External Links

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  • Profile at Tochigi SC

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