Jin Sato (footballer)

Jin Sato (佐藤 尽, Satō Jin, born September 27, 1974) is a former Japanese football player.

Jin Sato
佐藤 尽
Personal information
Full name Jin Sato
Date of birth (1974-09-27) September 27, 1974
Place of birth Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1990–1992 Muroran Otani High School
1993–1996 Kokushikan University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–1998 Yokohama Flügels 17 (1)
1999–2002 Kyoto Purple Sanga 65 (4)
2002–2004 Consadole Sapporo 61 (5)
Total 143 (10)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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
SeasonClubLeague AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
1997Yokohama FlügelsJ1 League30100040
19981415100192
1999Kyoto Purple SangaJ1 League2010040241
20001720060232
2001J2 League2412120282
2002J1 League40005090
2002Consadole SapporoJ1 League1911000201
2003J2 League28420-304
200414000-130
Career total 1431011217017112

References
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