is a former Japanese football player.
Playing career Sato was born in Hiroshima on 12 April 1966. After graduating from high school, he joined his local club Mazda (later Sanfrecce Hiroshima) in 1985. He played many matches as center back. The club won the 2nd place in 1987 Emperor's Cup. Although his opportunity to play decreased in early 1990s, he became a regular player again from 1994. The club won the 2nd place in 1994 J1 League and 1995 Emperor's Cup. His opportunity to play decreased in 1996 and he moved to Japan Football League club Oita Trinity in 1997. He retired at the end of 1997 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 Total1985/86MazdaJSL Division 21986/87JSL Division 11601601987/88210102201988/89JSL Division 2171101811989/90150001501990/91281303111991/92JSL Division 190301201992Sanfrecce HiroshimaJ1 League-200020199380004012019943703010410199543020-450199613020802301997Oita TrinityFootball League232-232Total2304902102604
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