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 Kogyo High School
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1995–1999	Bellmare Hiratsuka	29	(6)
2000	Oita Trinita	2	(0)
Total		31	(6)
International career
1993	Japan U-17	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Japan			League		Emperor's Cup		J.League Cup		Total
1995	Bellmare Hiratsuka	J1 League	0	0			-		0	0
1996			0	0			0	0	0	0
1997			12	4	1	1	0	0	13	5
1998			3	0			2	1	5	1
1999			14	2			1	0	15	2
2000	Oita Trinita	J2 League	2	0			0	0	2	0
Total			31	6	1	1	3	1	35	8

External links

• Hiroshi Sakai – FIFA competition record (archived)
• Hiroshi Sakai at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)