Hisato Satō facts for kids
Sato in 2004
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| Full name | Hisato Sato | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | March 12, 1982 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Kasukabe, Saitama, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1994–1999 | JEF United Ichihara | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2001 | JEF United Ichihara | 22 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2004 | Cerezo Osaka | 13 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2004 | → Vegalta Sendai (loan) | 74 | (29) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2016 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 383 | (178) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | Nagoya Grampus | 37 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | JEF United Chiba | 31 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 529 | (216) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2000–2001 | Japan U-20 | 8 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2010 | Japan | 31 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Hisato Sato (佐藤 寿人, Satō Hisato, born March 12, 1982) is a Japanese former football player. He played as a forward for the Japan national team. His brother Yuto Sato is also a footballer.
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Hisato Sato's Club Career Highlights
Hisato Sato started his football journey in Kasukabe, Japan. He grew up playing in the youth system of JEF United Ichihara. In 2000, he joined their main team. His first game in the league was on April 15, 2000. He scored his first goal on March 21, 2001.
Moving to Cerezo Osaka
In 2002, Sato moved to J2 League team Cerezo Osaka. He wanted more chances to play. The coach, Akihiro Nishimura, knew Sato from Japan's youth team. However, Sato faced a health challenge early that season. He had a condition called Guillain–Barré syndrome, which affected his playing time. Despite this, his team finished second and moved up to the J1 League.
Playing for Vegalta Sendai
Sato was loaned to J1 League team Vegalta Sendai in 2003. Here, he finally became a main forward. He played 30 games and scored 9 goals. Even with his efforts, Sendai was moved down to J2. He then signed a permanent contract with Sendai. In 2004, he played 44 league games and scored 20 goals.
Success with Sanfrecce Hiroshima
In 2005, Sato joined J1 League team Sanfrecce Hiroshima. He had a great first season, scoring 18 goals. This included two games where he scored three goals, known as hat-tricks.
On April 22, 2006, Sato made history. He scored the fastest goal ever in the J1 League. It happened just 8 seconds after the game started against Cerezo Osaka.
On November 22, 2015, he reached another big milestone. He tied Masashi Nakayama's record for the most goals in J1 League history, with 157 goals. After spending 12 years with Hiroshima, Sato decided to join J2 League club Nagoya Grampus.
Later Career and Retirement
In 2017, Nagoya Grampus finished third in the J2 League. This meant they were promoted back to J1. Sato played many games that year. However, in 2018, he didn't play as much.
In 2019, Sato returned to JEF United Chiba, the club where he started. He played for them for two more years. He officially retired from football at the end of the 2020 season.
Hisato Sato's International Career
Hisato Sato also played for his country, Japan.
Youth National Team
In June 2001, Sato was chosen for the Japan U-20 national team. He played in the 2001 World Youth Championship, appearing in 2 matches.
Senior National Team
Sato made his first appearance for the Japan senior team on February 11, 2006. This was in a friendly game against the United States. He scored his first goal for Japan on February 22, 2006. This goal was during a game against India for the 2007 Asian Cup qualification.
Before the 2006 World Cup, he was often picked for the national team. However, the coach, Zico, did not include him in the final squad for the World Cup.
Sato was part of the Japan team for the 2007 Asian Cup finals. He played in four games during that tournament, always coming on as a substitute. Overall, he played 31 games and scored 4 goals for Japan until 2010.
Playing Style
Sato has said that Filippo Inzaghi was his inspiration. Many people described Sato's playing style as similar to the Italian former striker. This means he was known for being a great goal-scorer, often in the right place at the right time.
Personal Life
Hisato Sato has a twin brother named Yuto. Yuto is also a professional football player. He has also played for JEF United Chiba and has played once for the national team.
Hisato Sato's Achievements and Awards
Hisato Sato won many awards and titles during his career.
Club Honors
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Individual Awards
- J1 League Best Eleven: 2005, 2012
- J2 League: Top scorer: 2008
- J1 League: Top scorer: 2012
- J.League Most Valuable Player: 2012
See also
In Spanish: Hisato Satō para niños
