is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Hato was born in Minamiawaji on 4 May 1976. After graduating from high school, he joined Yokohama Flügels with teammate Takayuki Yoshida in 1995. He played as mainly right midfielder and his opportunities to play gradually increased from 1997. In 1998, the club won Emperor's Cup. However the club was disbanded end of 1998 season due to financial strain, he moved to Yokohama F. Marinos. He played as mainly right side-back and also center back. The club won the champions 2001 J.League Cup and 2003 J1 League. He moved to Kashiwa Reysol in April 2004. However the club was relegated to J2 League in 2005 and he moved to Omiya Ardija in 2006. He returned to Yokohama F. Marinos in 2010. He retired at the end of the 2011 season.
National team career On 25 April 2001, Hato debuted for Japan national team against Spain. After debut, he played as right midfielder in most matches including Confederations Cup in 2001. However his opportunity to play decreased behind Daisuke Ichikawa in 2002 and he was not elected Japan for 2002 World Cup. He played 15 games for Japan until 2002.Japan National Football Team Database
Club statistics J.League Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Japan League Emperor's Cup League Cup Asia Total1995Yokohama FlügelsJ1 League9010--1001996000000-001997901040-14019981605030-2401999Yokohama F. MarinosJ1 League1910040-23120002603060-35020012701091-37120022702000-29020031003030-160200410001010302004Kashiwa ReysolJ1 League2010020-22120053002060-3802006Omiya ArdijaJ1 League2802040-34020073101040-36020083401040-39020093001050-3602010Yokohama F. MarinosJ1 League2503000-28020111601030-200 Career total3582270581104443
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals2001100200250Total150
Honors and awards Team honors J1 League: 2003, 2004 J.League Cup: 2001 Emperor's Cup: 1998 FIFA Confederations Cup Runner-up: 2001
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database