Masataka Sakamoto facts for kids
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| Full name | Masataka Sakamoto | ||||||||||||
| Date of birth | February 24, 1978 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Saitama, Saitama, Japan | ||||||||||||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||
| 1993–1995 | Urawa Higashi High School | ||||||||||||
| 1996–1999 | Nippon Sport Science University | ||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||
| 2000–2006 | JEF United Chiba | 176 | (9) | ||||||||||
| 2007 | Albirex Niigata | 34 | (2) | ||||||||||
| 2008–2012 | JEF United Chiba | 117 | (2) | ||||||||||
| Total | 327 | (13) | |||||||||||
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| 2019–2023 | JEF United Chiba (assistant coach) | ||||||||||||
| 2024— | Japan national team (individual coach) | ||||||||||||
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Masataka Sakamoto (坂本 將貴, Sakamoto Masataka, born February 24, 1978) is a former Japanese football player. He was born on February 24, 1978. Masataka Sakamoto played as a Midfielder. He is now an individual coach for the Japan national team.
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Masataka Sakamoto's Football Journey
Masataka Sakamoto started his football career after finishing university. In 2000, he joined a club called JEF United Ichihara. This club later changed its name to JEF United Chiba.
Becoming a Key Player
By the summer of 2001, Sakamoto became a regular player. He often played as a right side midfielder. He also played as a defensive midfielder. From 2004 to 2006, he played almost every game. He only missed one game because of a suspension.
Winning the J.League Cup
During his time with JEF United Chiba, the team achieved great success. They won the J.League Cup two years in a row. This happened in 2005 and 2006. These were big wins for the club and Sakamoto.
Moving to Albirex Niigata
In 2007, Sakamoto moved to another club, Albirex Niigata. He played in all 34 matches for them that season. He played as a left side back and a left midfielder.
Returning to JEF United Chiba
Sakamoto returned to JEF United Chiba in 2008. He played many games as a right side back. However, the club's performance was not as good. In 2010, JEF United Chiba was moved down to the J2 League. This was the first time in the club's history.
End of Playing Career
From 2010, Sakamoto played less often. He decided to retire from playing football at the end of the 2012 season.
Awards and Achievements
Masataka Sakamoto helped his team win important titles during his career.
- J.League Cup Champion: 2005, 2006
See also
In Spanish: Masataka Sakamoto para niños
