is a former Japanese football player.
Playing career Kato was born in Asaka on . After graduating from high school, he joined J2 League club Shonan Bellmare in 2002. He played many matches as substitute midfielder in 3 seasons from first season. In 2005, he moved to J2 club Kyoto Purple Sanga (later Kyoto Sanga FC). He played many matches as substitute midfielder and Sanga won the champions in 2005 season. Sanga repeated relegation to J2 and promotion to J1 from 2006. His opportunity to play decreased year by year and he could hardly play in the match in 2008. In 2009, he moved to J2 club Yokohama FC. However he could not play many matches and retired end of 2009 season.
Club statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total2002Shonan BellmareJ2 League23041-271200331111-322200440030-4302005Kyoto Purple SangaJ2 League39410-4042006J1 League21110312522007Kyoto Sanga FCJ2 League12010-1302008J1 League000010102009Yokohama FCJ2 League13010-140Total1796122411959
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