is a former Japanese football player.
Playing career Saito was born in Saitama on December 1, 1975. After graduating from Komazawa University, he joined Japan Football League club Omiya Ardija based in his local in 1998. He played many matches as defensive midfielder from first season. The club was promoted to J2 League from 1999 and J1 League from 2005. Although he played many matches for a long time, he could not play many matches in 2009 and retired end of 2009 season.
Post play career Saito filled various coaching and directors roles at Omiya Ardija after retiring as a player. He finally retired as Academy director and Under-18 director in August 2024.
Club statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total1998Omiya ArdijaFootball League15130-1811999J2 League22020102502000242302029220013111020341200235330-383200336230-392200443230-4622005J1 League2104030280200625010302902007261004030120082220030252200940003070 Career total3041423021034814
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