Yuki Sakai facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Yuki Sakai | ||
| Date of birth | 28 June 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Shiga Prefecture, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2004-2006 2004-2005 |
Albirex Niigata →Albirex Niigata Singapore (loan) |
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Yuki Sakai is a former professional football player from Japan. He was born on June 28, 1985. He played as a defender during his career.
Yuki Sakai's Football Journey
Yuki Sakai was a talented football player who spent his career playing for clubs in both Japan and Singapore. He was known for his role as a defender, helping to protect his team's goal.
Playing for Clubs
Yuki Sakai started his professional football career in 2004. He joined a team called Albirex Niigata in Japan. This team plays in the top Japanese football league, the J1 League.
Time in Singapore
In 2004, Yuki Sakai also spent some time playing for Albirex Niigata Singapore. This was a special arrangement called a loan. It meant he played for the Singapore team for a while, even though he was still officially part of Albirex Niigata in Japan. He played 11 games and scored 1 goal for them in 2004. He continued with them for a short time in 2005, playing 2 more games.
Back in Japan
After his time in Singapore, Yuki Sakai returned to Albirex Niigata in Japan for the 2006 season. He continued his role as a defender for the team. He retired from professional football after this period.
