Masaki Saito facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Masaki Saito | ||
| Date of birth | 23 June 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Saitama Prefecture, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Sagamihara | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002 2004-2005 2006-2007 2008 2009- |
Shizuoka F.C. Shizuoka F.C. Tokyo Verdy Okinawa Kariyushi S.C. Sagamihara |
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Masaki Saito is a Japanese football player born on June 23, 1980. He is known for playing as a Striker, which means his main job is to score goals. Throughout his career, he has played for several different teams in Japan. Currently, he plays for Sagamihara.
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Masaki Saito's Football Journey
Masaki Saito began his professional football career in Japan. He has played for several clubs, moving between different leagues. His journey shows how players can develop and contribute to various teams over time.
Early Career: Shizuoka F.C.
Masaki Saito started playing for Shizuoka F.C. in 2002. He returned to the club for the 2004 and 2005 seasons. During these years, he played in the Japanese Regional Leagues, which are lower-level leagues in Japan. This period helped him gain experience and improve his skills as a striker.
Playing in J. League 2: Tokyo Verdy
From 2006 to 2007, Saito played for Tokyo Verdy. This team competes in the J. League 2, which is a higher professional league in Japan. Playing in J. League 2 meant facing tougher competition. In 2006, he played in 29 matches and scored 7 goals, showing his ability to find the back of the net.
New Challenges: Okinawa Kariyushi
In 2008, Masaki Saito moved to Okinawa Kariyushi. He played in the Japanese Regional Leagues again. This season was very successful for him in terms of scoring. He played in 10 matches and scored 8 goals, which is a great scoring record. He also scored 3 goals in 3 cup matches, bringing his total to 11 goals in 13 games.
Current Club: S.C. Sagamihara
Since 2009, Masaki Saito has been playing for Sagamihara. When he first joined, the team was in the Japanese Prefectural Leagues. This shows his dedication to playing football and helping his team. He continues to be an important part of the Sagamihara squad.
