Shogo Sakai facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shogo Sakai | ||
| Date of birth | January 28, 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Mie, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2006–2009 | Montedio Yamagata | 24 | (2) |
| 2013–2022 | Veertien Mie | 117 | (31) |
| Total | 141 | (33) | |
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Shogo Sakai (坂井 将吾, Sakai Shōgo, born January 28, 1988) is a Japanese former football player. He played as a forward, which means he was mainly responsible for scoring goals for his team. Shogo Sakai played for two main clubs during his career: Montedio Yamagata and Veertien Mie.
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Shogo Sakai's Football Journey
Shogo Sakai was born on January 28, 1988, in Mie Prefecture, Japan. He grew up loving football and worked hard to become a professional player. His journey in football began when he joined his first professional team.
Playing for Montedio Yamagata
Shogo Sakai started his professional career with Montedio Yamagata. He joined the team in 2006. During his time there, from 2006 to 2009, he played in 24 games. He scored 2 goals for the team during these years. He also played in cup matches, scoring 1 goal in 1 cup game.
Time with Veertien Mie
After his time with Montedio Yamagata, Shogo Sakai later joined Veertien Mie. He played for this club for a much longer period, from 2013 to 2022. At Veertien Mie, he played in 117 games and scored 31 goals. This shows he was a very important player for the team.
Understanding Football Statistics
When we talk about a player's "statistics," we are looking at numbers that show how well they played.
- Apps means "appearances," or how many games a player played in.
- Goals means how many times a player scored.
- League refers to regular season games against other teams in their division.
- Cup refers to special knockout tournaments, like the Emperor's Cup in Japan.
- League Cup is another type of tournament, like the J.League Cup.
Shogo Sakai played a total of 141 games in his career. He scored 33 goals overall. These numbers help us understand his contribution to the teams he played for.
