Career snapshot
Career highs
| Full name | Masataka Sakamoto |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | 坂本 將貴 |
| Date of birth | 1978-02-24 (48 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Saitama, Saitama, Japan |
| Citizenship | Japan |
| Position | Defender - Right-Back (main: Defender) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 171.00 m |
| Current club | Retired |
| Joined | 2013-01-01 |
| Contract expires | — |
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEF United Chiba | 7 | 2005 | 2012 | 230 | 8 | 4 | 10,443 |
| Albirex Niigata | 1 | 2007 | 2007 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 1,540 |
| JEF United Ichihara | 4 | 2001 | 2004 | 131 | 7 | 1 | 5,501 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Emperor's Cup | JEF United Chiba | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | J.League Div.2 | JEF United Chiba | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Emperor's Cup | JEF United Chiba | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | J.League Div.2 | JEF United Chiba | 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Emperor's Cup | JEF United Chiba | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | J.League Div.2 | JEF United Chiba | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | Emperor's Cup | JEF United Chiba | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | J. League Cup | JEF United Chiba | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | J.League Div.1 | JEF United Chiba | 33 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2,923 |
| 2008 | Emperor's Cup | JEF United Chiba | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | J. League Cup | JEF United Chiba | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | J.League Div.1 | JEF United Chiba | 32 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2,726 |
| 2007 | Emperor's Cup | Albirex Niigata | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2007 | J. League Cup | Albirex Niigata | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | J.League Div.1 | Albirex Niigata | 34 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1,450 |
| 2006 | Emperor's Cup | JEF United Chiba | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | J. League Cup | JEF United Chiba | 11 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 331 |
| 2006 | J.League Div.1 | JEF United Chiba | 34 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2,957 |
| 2005 | Emperor's Cup | JEF United Chiba | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | J. League Cup | JEF United Chiba | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | J.League Div.1 | JEF United Chiba | 34 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1,506 |
| 2004 | Emperor's Cup | JEF United Ichihara | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | J. League Cup | JEF United Ichihara | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | J1 - 1st Stage | JEF United Ichihara | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | J1 - 2nd Stage | JEF United Ichihara | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,227 |
| 2003 | Emperor's Cup | JEF United Ichihara | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 |
| 2003 | J. League Cup | JEF United Ichihara | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | J1 - 1st Stage | JEF United Ichihara | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,333 |
| 2003 | J1 - 2nd Stage | JEF United Ichihara | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | Emperor's Cup | JEF United Ichihara | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | J. League Cup | JEF United Ichihara | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | J1 - 1st Stage | JEF United Ichihara | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,335 |
| 2002 | J1 - 2nd Stage | JEF United Ichihara | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | J. League Cup | JEF United Ichihara | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | J1 - 1st Stage | JEF United Ichihara | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 227 |
| 2001 | J1 - 2nd Stage | JEF United Ichihara | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,079 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/00 | 2000-01-01 | Unknown | JEF Utd Ichihara | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 06/07 | 2007-01-01 | JEF Utd. Chiba | Albirex Niigata | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 07/08 | 2008-01-01 | Albirex Niigata | JEF Utd. Chiba | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 12/13 | 2013-01-01 | JEF Utd. Chiba | Retired | Transfer | 150000 | — |
No recorded injuries.
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €550k |
No national team data.
No teammate data.
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | J. League Cup | JEF United Chiba | 3 | 11 |
| 2005 | J.League Div.1 | JEF United Chiba | 2 | 34 |
| 2001 | J1 - 1st Stage | JEF United Ichihara | 2 | 5 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | J.League Div.1 | JEF United Chiba | 1 | 34 |
| 2005 | Emperor's Cup | JEF United Chiba | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | J1 - 2nd Stage | JEF United Ichihara | 1 | 15 |
Teams faced most often by Masataka Sakamoto's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avispa Fukuoka | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 60% |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 40% |
| Cerezo Osaka | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 40% |
| Gamba Osaka | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 0% |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| Kashima Antlers | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0% |
| Kyoto Sanga FC | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 60% |
| FC Tokyo | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 0% |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 60% |
| Vissel Kobe | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 20% |
| Shonan Bellmare | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 25% |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 0% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Senior debut season | |
| 2001 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 41 | 2,923 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.12 |
| 2008 | 40 | 2,726 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.13 |
| 2007 | 41 | 1,540 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.18 |
| 2006 | 46 | 3,288 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.14 |
| 2005 | 47 | 1,506 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.18 |
| 2004 | 34 | 1,227 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.22 |
| 2003 | 35 | 1,633 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.11 |
| 2002 | 39 | 1,335 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.13 |
| 2001 | 23 | 1,306 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.07 |
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Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
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Frequently asked about Masataka Sakamoto
Who is Masataka Sakamoto?
Masataka Sakamoto is a Japan professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Retired.
How old is Masataka Sakamoto?
Masataka Sakamoto is 48 years old. He was born on February 24, 1978 in Saitama, Saitama.
What position does Masataka Sakamoto play?
Masataka Sakamoto plays as a right-back (Defender - Right-Back).
What club does Masataka Sakamoto play for?
Masataka Sakamoto currently plays for Retired.
How many career goals has Masataka Sakamoto scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Masataka Sakamoto has scored 18 goals in 402 appearances.
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