Tatsunori Sakurai
Midfield - Defensive Midfield
at Sagan Tosu
at Sagan Tosu
478 days · joined 2025-02-01
👕100+ Apps
Market value
€350k
Defensive Midfield Midfield
Career snapshot
4
clubs played for
2021
debut season
0
goals / match
Tokushima Vortis
top club · 48 apps
Career highs
€350k
peak value · 2025
—
top transfer fee
—
best season
—
int'l / penalties
Born the same day
Shares 2002-07-26 · 6 players total
104Appearances
0Goals
4Assists
7Yellow cards
0Red cards
0Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Tatsunori Sakurai |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | 櫻井 辰徳 |
| Date of birth | 2002-07-26 (23 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Iruma, Saitama, Japan |
| Citizenship |  Japan |
| Position | Midfield - Defensive Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | both |
| Height | 178.00 m |
| Current club | Sagan Tosu |
| On loan from | ↩ Vissel Kobe parent contract: 2026-01-31 |
| Joined | 2025-02-01 |
| Contract expires | 2026-01-31 |
| Agent | UDN SPORTS |
Jan 2026
Transfer: Sagan Tosu → Vissel Kobe
25/26 · Return from loan
Jul 2025
2025 — Sagan Tosu
30 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 3 competitions
Feb 2025
Transfer: Vissel Kobe → Sagan Tosu
24/25 · Loan
Jan 2025
Transfer: Mito HollyHock → Vissel Kobe
24/25 · Return from loan
Jul 2024
2024 — Vissel Kobe, Mito HollyHock
17 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2024
Transfer: Vissel Kobe → Mito HollyHock
24/25 · Loan
Jan 2024
Transfer: Tokushima Vort. → Vissel Kobe
23/24 · Return from loan
Jul 2023
2023 — Tokushima Vortis
20 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2022
2022 — Tokushima Vortis
28 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Feb 2022
Transfer: Vissel Kobe → Tokushima Vort.
21/22 · Loan
Jul 2021
2021 — Vissel Kobe
9 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Feb 2021
Transfer: Maebashi Ik. HS → Vissel Kobe
20/21 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €350k
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
No data
Minutes played by club
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sagan Tosu | 1 | 2025 | 2025 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Vissel Kobe | 2 | 2021 | 2024 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mito HollyHock | 1 | 2024 | 2024 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tokushima Vortis | 2 | 2022 | 2023 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Emperor's Cup | Sagan Tosu | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | J. League Cup | Sagan Tosu | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | J2 League | Sagan Tosu | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | J. League Cup | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | J2 League | Mito HollyHock | 16 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Emperor's Cup | Tokushima Vortis | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | J2 League | Tokushima Vortis | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Emperor's Cup | Tokushima Vortis | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | J. League Cup | Tokushima Vortis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | J2 League | Tokushima Vortis | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Emperor's Cup | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | J. League Cup | Vissel Kobe | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | J1 League | Vissel Kobe | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/21 | 2021-02-01 | Maebashi Ik. HS | Vissel Kobe | Transfer | 50000 | — |
| 21/22 | 2022-02-01 | Vissel Kobe | Tokushima Vort. | Loan | 50000 | — |
| 23/24 | 2024-01-31 | Tokushima Vort. | Vissel Kobe | Return from loan | 250000 | — |
| 24/25 | 2024-07-01 | Vissel Kobe | Mito HollyHock | Loan | 250000 | — |
| 24/25 | 2025-01-31 | Mito HollyHock | Vissel Kobe | Return from loan | 275000 | — |
| 24/25 | 2025-02-01 | Vissel Kobe | Sagan Tosu | Loan | 275000 | — |
| 25/26 | 2026-01-31 | Sagan Tosu | Vissel Kobe | Return from loan | 350000 | — |
No recorded injuries.
Current€350k
Peak€350k
Low€50k
Δ since start+€300k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €275k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €225k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €50k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €50k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €50k |
No national team data.
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koki Sugimori | 1 | 0 | 967 |
| Yuki Kusano | 1 | 0 | 946 |
| Akira Hamashita | 1 | 0 | 912 |
| Cacá | 1 | 0 | 898 |
| Shota Fujio | 1 | 0 | 852 |
| Shion Shinkawa | 1 | 0 | 504 |
| Kiyoshiro Tsuboi | 1 | 0 | 342 |
| Eiji Shirai | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kohei Uchida | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kazuki Nishiya | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| José Aurelio Suárez | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Takashi Abe | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shunto Kodama | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Naoto Arai | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | 2026-01-31 | Sagan Tosu | Vissel Kobe | Return from loan | — | €350k |
| 24/25 | 2025-02-01 | Vissel Kobe | Sagan Tosu | Loan | — | €275k |
| 24/25 | 2025-01-31 | Mito HollyHock | Vissel Kobe | Return from loan | — | €275k |
| 24/25 | 2024-07-01 | Vissel Kobe | Mito HollyHock | Loan | — | €250k |
| 23/24 | 2024-01-31 | Tokushima Vort. | Vissel Kobe | Return from loan | — | €250k |
| 21/22 | 2022-02-01 | Vissel Kobe | Tokushima Vort. | Loan | — | €50k |
Last 20 matches for Sagan Tosu while Tatsunori Sakurai was at the club (joined 2025-02-01, left 2026-01-31). The Availability column cross-references our injury database — matches inside a known injury window are flagged INJURED. Per-match goal attribution requires a paid feed (FBref/Sofascore) and isn't wired up yet.
| Date | Comp | Home | Score | Away | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | JAP1 |
Sagan Tosu | 1–4 | Kashiwa Reysol | Available |
| 2025-06-26 | JAP1 |
Cerezo Osaka | 1–0 | Sagan Tosu | Available |
| 2025-06-22 | JAP1 |
Sagan Tosu | 3–0 | Kyoto Sanga FC | Available |
| 2025-06-16 | JAP1 |
Avispa Fukuoka | 2–0 | Sagan Tosu | Available |
| 2025-05-31 | JAP1 |
Sagan Tosu | 0–1 | FC Tokyo | Available |
| 2025-05-18 | JAP1 |
Sagan Tosu | 0–2 | Nagoya Grampus | Available |
| 2025-05-15 | JAP1 |
Sagan Tosu | 5–2 | Kawasaki Frontale | Available |
| 2025-05-11 | JAP1 |
Júbilo Iwata | 0–3 | Sagan Tosu | Available |
| 2025-05-06 | JAP1 |
Shonan Bellmare | 2–1 | Sagan Tosu | Available |
| 2025-05-03 | JAP1 |
Sagan Tosu | 0–2 | Tokyo Verdy | Available |
| 2025-04-28 | JAP1 |
Kashiwa Reysol | 1–1 | Sagan Tosu | Available |
| 2025-04-20 | JAP1 |
Sagan Tosu | 4–2 | Kashima Antlers | Available |
| 2025-04-14 | JAP1 |
Gamba Osaka | 2–1 | Sagan Tosu | Available |
| 2025-04-07 | JAP1 |
Urawa Red Diamonds | 3–0 | Sagan Tosu | Available |
| 2025-04-03 | JAP1 |
Sagan Tosu | 0–0 | Vissel Kobe | Available |
| 2025-03-30 | JAP1 |
FC Machida Zelvia | 3–1 | Sagan Tosu | Available |
| 2025-03-16 | JAP1 |
Sagan Tosu | 0–2 | Cerezo Osaka | Available |
| 2025-03-09 | JAP1 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 4–0 | Sagan Tosu | Available |
| 2025-03-02 | JAP1 |
Sagan Tosu | 4–0 | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | Available |
| 2025-02-24 | JAP1 |
Sagan Tosu | 1–2 | Albirex Niigata | Available |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Senior debut season |
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′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
J2 League
87 apps
0 G
4 A
Emperor's Cup
7 apps
0 G
0 A
J. League Cup
8 apps
0 G
0 A
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Frequently asked about Tatsunori Sakurai
Who is Tatsunori Sakurai?
Tatsunori Sakurai is a Japan professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfield for Sagan Tosu.
How old is Tatsunori Sakurai?
Tatsunori Sakurai is 23 years old. He was born on July 26, 2002 in Iruma, Saitama.
What position does Tatsunori Sakurai play?
Tatsunori Sakurai plays as a defensive midfield (Midfield - Defensive Midfield).
What club does Tatsunori Sakurai play for?
Tatsunori Sakurai currently plays for Sagan Tosu.
What is Tatsunori Sakurai's market value?
Tatsunori Sakurai's most recent reported market value is €350k.