Hiroshi Sakai

Hiroshi Sakai (坂井 浩, Sakai Hiroshi, born October 19, 1976) is a former Japanese football player.

Hiroshi Sakai
坂井 浩
Personal information
Full name Hiroshi Sakai
Date of birth (1976-10-19) October 19, 1976
Place of birth Mie, Japan
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
1992–1994 Yokkaichi Chuo Technical High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–1999 Bellmare Hiratsuka 29 (6)
2000 Oita Trinita 2 (0)
Total 31 (6)
National team
1993 Japan U-17 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Sakai was born in Mie Prefecture on October 19, 1976. After graduating from high school, he joined Bellmare Hiratsuka in 1995. He debuted and played many matches in 1997. The club released many players due to their financial problems end of 1998 season. In early 1999, he played many matches in the club with many young players. However his opportunity to play decreased in late 1999. The club also finished at bottom place and was relegated to J2 League. In 2000, he moved to J2 club Oita Trinita. However he could hardly play in the match and he retired end of 2000 season.

National team career

In August 1993, Sakai was selected Japan U-17 national team for 1993 U-17 World Championship and he played 2 matches.

Club statistics

Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
Season Club League AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
Japan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
1995Bellmare HiratsukaJ1 League00-00
1996000000
19971241100135
1998302151
199914210152
2000Oita TrinitaJ2 League200020
Total 3161131358

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