Ryuta Sasaki facts for kids
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| Full name | Ryuta Sasaki | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | February 7, 1988 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Kashima, Ibaraki, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Forward | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2003–2005 | Kashima Gakuen High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2012 | Kashima Antlers | 41 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006 | →Japan Soccer College (loan) | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 | →Shonan Bellmare (loan) | 31 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Tochigi SC | 15 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 87 | (7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ryuta Sasaki (佐々木 竜太, Sasaki Ryuta, born February 7, 1988) is a former Japanese football player. He played as a forward, which means he was one of the main players who tried to score goals for his team. Sasaki is well-known for his time playing for Kashima Antlers, one of Japan's top football clubs.
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Who is Ryuta Sasaki?
Ryuta Sasaki was born on February 7, 1988, in Kashima, Ibaraki, Japan. He grew up loving football and decided to make it his career. He played as a forward, a position focused on attacking and scoring goals.
Starting His Football Journey
Ryuta Sasaki began his football journey in high school. From 2003 to 2005, he played for Kashima Gakuen High School. After finishing high school, he joined Kashima Antlers in 2006. This was a big step for him, as Kashima Antlers is a very famous club in Japan.
Playing for Kashima Antlers
Sasaki spent most of his professional career with Kashima Antlers. He was part of a very successful team during his time there. The club won the J1 League, Japan's top football league, three years in a row. They won in 2007, 2008, and 2009. This was a huge achievement for the team and for Sasaki.
He also helped Kashima Antlers win other important trophies. They won the Emperor's Cup twice, in 2007 and 2010. The team also won the J.League Cup in 2012. These wins showed how strong Kashima Antlers was during those years.
Loan Spells and Later Career
While at Kashima Antlers, Sasaki also played for other teams on loan. In 2006, he played for Japan Soccer College. Later, in 2011, he joined Shonan Bellmare for a season. Playing for different teams helped him gain more experience.
In 2012, Sasaki moved to Tochigi SC. He played 15 games for them before ending his professional football career. Throughout his career, he played a total of 87 games and scored 7 goals.
Achievements and Trophies
Ryuta Sasaki's career was marked by several team successes.
- J1 League Winner: 2007, 2008, 2009
- Emperor's Cup Winner: 2007, 2010
- J.League Cup Winner: 2012
- J.League Cup Runner-up: 2006
See also
In Spanish: Ryuta Sasaki para niños
