Kenji Sakaguchi facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kenji Sakaguchi | ||
| Date of birth | March 5, 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Saitama, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1993-1994 | Urawa Red Diamonds | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Kenji Sakaguchi (坂口 健司, Sakaguchi Kenji, born March 5, 1975) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a defender for the Urawa Red Diamonds club.
Kenji Sakaguchi's Football Career
Kenji Sakaguchi was born on March 5, 1975. He became a professional football player in Japan. He played in the position of a defender.
Playing for Urawa Red Diamonds
Sakaguchi joined the Urawa Red Diamonds team in 1993. This club is a well-known team in the J. League 1, which is Japan's top professional football league. He played for the team during the 1993 and 1994 seasons.
As a defender, Kenji Sakaguchi's main job was to protect his team's goal. Defenders work hard to stop the opposing team from scoring. They block shots, tackle opponents, and clear the ball away from danger.
During his time with Urawa Red Diamonds, Sakaguchi played in one league match in 1993. He retired from playing professional football after the 1994 season.
