is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Sakai was born in Nagareyama on August 2, 1975. He joined his local club Kashiwa Reysol from youth team in 1994. He played as right midfielder. The club won the champions at 1999 J.League Cup. From 2000, his opportunity to play decreased behind Mitsuteru Watanabe. He moved to Consadole Sapporo in 2002. He retired end of 2003 season.
National team career On October 13, 1996, Sakai debuted for Japan national team against Tunisia.Japan National Football Team Database
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 Total1994Kashiwa ReysolFootball League0000-001995J1 League19000-190199619811123321219971403160231199827523203181999242427035420001502100171200112100201412002Consadole SapporoJ1 League17100302012003J2 League10000-100Total1571712832320128
National team statistics
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals199610Total10
References
External links
Japan National Football Team Database