Hiroshi Sakai facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hiroshi Sakai | ||
| Date of birth | October 19, 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Mie, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1992–1994 | Yokkaichi Chuo Kogyo High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–1999 | Bellmare Hiratsuka | 29 | (6) |
| 2000 | Oita Trinita | 2 | (0) |
| Total | 31 | (6) | |
| International career | |||
| 1993 | Japan U-17 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Hiroshi Sakai (坂井 浩, Sakai Hiroshi, born October 19, 1976) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a forward, which means he was one of the main players who tried to score goals for his team.
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Playing for Clubs
Hiroshi Sakai was born in Mie Prefecture, Japan, on October 19, 1976. After finishing high school, he started his professional football journey in 1995. He joined a team called Bellmare Hiratsuka.
Early Career at Bellmare Hiratsuka
Sakai made his first appearance for Bellmare Hiratsuka in 1997. He played in many matches that year, showing his skills on the field. However, at the end of the 1998 season, the club faced some money problems. Because of this, many players had to leave the team.
Challenges and Changes
In early 1999, Hiroshi Sakai got more chances to play. He was on the field with many younger players who were just starting out. But as the year went on, he didn't get to play as much. The team also had a tough time that season. They finished in last place and were moved down to a lower league called the J2 League.
Moving to Oita Trinita and Retirement
In 2000, Sakai decided to move to another team, Oita Trinita, which was in the J2 League. Unfortunately, he didn't get much playing time there either. At the end of the 2000 season, Hiroshi Sakai decided to retire from professional football. He played a total of 31 games and scored 6 goals in his club career.
Playing for Japan
Hiroshi Sakai also had the chance to represent his country.
Japan U-17 National Team
In August 1993, when he was still a young player, Sakai was chosen to join the Japan U-17 national team. This team played in the 1993 FIFA U-17 World Championship, which is a big international tournament for young players. Sakai played in two matches during this championship.
External Links
- Hiroshi Sakai – FIFA competition recordLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Hiroshi Sakai at J.League Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
See also
In Spanish: Hiroshi Sakai para niños
