Harue Sato (佐藤 春詠, Satō Harue, born January 1, 1976) is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan national team.

Harue Sato
佐藤 春詠
Personal information
Full name Harue Sato
Date of birth (1976-01-01) January 1, 1976 (age 48)
Place of birth Isesaki, Gunma, Japan
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1998 Nikko Securities Dream Ladies 22 (2)
1999 OKI FC Winds 14 (2)
2000–2006 TEPCO Mareeze 109 (44)
Total 145 (48)
International career
2000–2002 Japan 17 (4)
Medal record
Nikko Securities Dream Ladies
Winner Nadeshiko League 1996
Winner Nadeshiko League 1997
Winner Nadeshiko League 1998
Runner-up Nadeshiko League 1995
Winner Empress's Cup 1996
Runner-up Empress's Cup 1994
Runner-up Empress's Cup 1998
Representing  Japan
AFC Women's Asian Cup
Silver medal – second place 2001 Chinese Taipei
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Sato was born in Isesaki on January 1, 1976. After graduating from high school, she joined Nikko Securities Dream Ladies in 1994. The club was disbanded in 1998 due to financial strain. She moved to OKI FC Winds in 1999. However, the club was disbanded end of season. She moved to YKK Tohoku Ladies SC Flappers (later TEPCO Mareeze) in 2000. In 2000 season, she was selected Best Eleven. She retired in 2006.

National team career

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On May 31, 2000, Sato debuted for Japan national team against Australia. She played at 2001 AFC Championship. She played 17 games and scored 4 goals for Japan until 2002.[1]

National team statistics

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Japan national team
Year Apps Goals
2000 4 1
2001 9 3
2002 4 0
Total 17 4

References

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  1. ^ a b Japan Football Association(in Japanese)