is a Japanese football manager and former player. He is the currently the manager for J2 League club Montedio Yamagata.
Playing career Sato was born in Muroran on September 27, 1974. After graduating from Kokushikan University, he joined J1 League club Yokohama Flügels in 1997. He played many matches as center back and the club won the champions 1998 Emperor's Cup. However the club was disbanded end of 1998 season due to financial strain, he moved to Kyoto Purple Sanga in 1999. Although he played many matches, the club was relegated to J2 League from 2001. In 2001, the club won the champions and was returned to J1 in a year. However his opportunity to play decreased in 2002 and he moved to Consadole Sapporo in July. Although he played as starting member in all matches in 2002 season, the club was relegated to J2 from 2003. From 2004, he played many matches and retired end of 2005 season.
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 Total1997Yokohama FlügelsJ1 League30100040199814151001921999Kyoto Purple SangaJ1 League2010040241200017200602322001J2 League24121202822002J1 League400050902002Consadole SapporoJ1 League19110002012003J2 League28420-304200414000-130 Career total1431011217017112
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