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 (age 43)
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

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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

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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

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