Ippei Saga facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ippei Saga | ||
| Date of birth | May 20, 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Sapporo, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1996–1998 | Fujieda Higashi High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1999–2000 | Consadole Sapporo | 6 | (0) |
| 2001–2002 | Montedio Yamagata | 28 | (1) |
| 2003–2004 | Okinawa Kariyushi FC | ||
| Total | 34 | (1) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ippei Saga (佐賀 一平, Saga Ippei, born May 20, 1980) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a midfielder during his career, helping his teams control the game and create scoring chances.
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Ippei Saga's Football Journey
Ippei Saga was born in Sapporo, Japan, on May 20, 1980. He loved playing football from a young age. After finishing high school, he began his journey as a professional player.
Starting Strong: Consadole Sapporo
In 1999, Saga joined Consadole Sapporo. This team played in the J2 League, which is Japan's second-highest football division. The team was based in his hometown of Sapporo. He played a few games during his time there in 1999 and 2000.
New Team, More Games: Montedio Yamagata
In 2001, Ippei Saga moved to another J2 League team. This team was called Montedio Yamagata. He played more often here, often coming into games as a substitute midfielder. However, in 2002, he played less frequently for the team.
Final Whistle: Okinawa Kariyushi FC and Retirement
Saga then joined Okinawa Kariyushi FC in 2003. This team was part of the Japanese Regional Leagues, which are lower-level football leagues in Japan. He played there until the end of the 2004 season. After that, he retired from playing professional football.
See also
- In Spanish: Ippei Saga para niños
