Masami Sato

Masami Sato (佐藤 正美, Satō Masami, born August 26, 1981) is a former Japanese football player.

Masami Sato
佐藤 正美

Personal information
Full name	Masami Sato
Date of birth	(1981-08-26) August 26, 1981
Place of birth	Kanagawa, Japan
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Youth career
1997–1999	Maebashi Ikuei High School
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2000–2003	Yokohama FC	70	(6)
2003	Yokogawa Musashino	9	(3)
2004–2007	Thespa Kusatsu	96	(17)
Total		175	(26)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Sato was born in Kanagawa Prefecture on August 26, 1981. After graduating from high school, he joined Japan Football League (JFL) club Yokohama FC in 2000. Although he could not play many matches, Yokohama FC won the champions in 2000 season and was promoted to J2 League. He played many matches from 2001. In September 2003, he moved to JFL club Yokogawa Musashino. In 2004, he moved to JFL club Thespa Kusatsu. He became a regular player and Thespa was promoted to J2 end of 2004 season. Although he played many matches until 2006, his opportunity to play decreased in 2007 and he retired end of 2007 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		Total
2000	Yokohama FC	Football League	6	0	2	1	-		8	1
2001		J2 League	22	3	3	3	4	1	29	7
2002			26	1	1	1	-		27	2
2003			16	2	0	0	-		16	2
2003	Yokogawa Musashino	Football League	9	3	0	0	-		9	3
2004	Thespa Kusatsu	Football League	30	9	5	2	-		35	11
2005		J2 League	27	5	2	2	-		29	7
2006			27	2	2	0	-		29	2
2007			12	1	2	0	-		14	1
Career total			175	26	17	9	4	1	196	36

External links

• Masami Sato at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)
• library.footballjapan.jp