Market value
—
Rating · 2010
5.7
Solid
Left Midfield Midfield
Career snapshot
9
clubs played for
1997
debut season
0.16
goals / match
Shonan Bellmare
top club · 88 apps
Position rank · 2010
#30
goals rank
#16
assists rank
51
season goals
14
season assists
Among 34 Midfield - Left Midfields · ≥200 mins
Career highs
€150k
peak value · 2010
—
top transfer fee
17
best season · 2008
7 · 13.7%
pens / of goals
310Appearances
51Goals
14Assists
58Yellow cards
0Red cards
56Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Yusuke Sato |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | 佐藤悠介 |
| Date of birth | 1977-11-02 (48 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Kitamoto, Saitama, Japan |
| Citizenship |  Japan |
| Position | Midfield - Left Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | left |
| Height | 175.00 m |
| Current club | Retired |
| Joined | 2011-01-01 |
| Contract expires | — |
Jan 2011
Transfer: Tochigi SC → Retired
10/11 · Transfer
Jul 2010
2010 — Tochigi SC
16 matches · 1 G · 3 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2009
2009 — Tochigi SC
15 matches · 2 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2008
2008 — Tochigi SC
32 matches · 17 G · 11 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 2008
Transfer: Tokyo Verdy → Tochigi SC
07/08 · Transfer
Jul 2007
2007 — Tokyo Verdy 1969
28 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 2007
Transfer: Shonan Bellmare → Tokyo Verdy
06/07 · Transfer
Jul 2006
2006 — Rosso Kumamoto, Shonan Bellmare
48 matches · 9 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2005
2005 — Shonan Bellmare
41 matches · 4 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 2005
Transfer: Cerezo Osaka → Shonan Bellmare
04/05 · Transfer
Jul 2004
2004 — Cerezo Osaka
17 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2003
2003 — Cerezo Osaka
19 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jan 2003
Transfer: Monte. Yamagata → Cerezo Osaka
02/03 · Transfer
Jul 2002
2002 — Montedio Yamagata
40 matches · 9 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2001
2001 — Montedio Yamagata
41 matches · 8 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 2001
Transfer: Omiya Ardija → Monte. Yamagata
00/01 · Transfer
Jul 2000
2000 — Omiya Ardija
6 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jan 2000
Transfer: Vissel Kobe → Omiya Ardija
99/00 · Transfer
Jul 1999
1999 — Vissel Kobe
2 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jan 1999
Transfer: Nagoya Grampus → Vissel Kobe
98/99 · Transfer
Jul 1998
1998 — Vissel Kobe
5 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 1997
1997 — Nagoya Grampus
0 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jan 1996
Transfer: Omiya Higashi → Nagoya Grampus
95/96 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €150k
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Percentile rank vs 24 other Midfield - Left Midfields with ≥500 minutes in 2010. Higher = better (except cards, where lower = better — inverted automatically).
Goals1 total · 0.08/90
Assists3 total · 0.23/90
G+A4 total · 0.30/90
Yellow cards3 total · 0.23/90
Minutes played by club
Tochigi SC
40.0%
Tokyo Verdy 1969
0.0%
Shonan Bellmare
26.2%
Rosso Kumamoto
0.0%
Cerezo Osaka
13.4%
Montedio Yamagata
20.4%
Omiya Ardija
0.0%
Vissel Kobe
0.0%
Nagoya Grampus
0.0%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tochigi SC | 3 | 2008 | 2010 | 63 | 20 | 14 | 2,031 |
| Tokyo Verdy 1969 | 1 | 2007 | 2007 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shonan Bellmare | 2 | 2005 | 2006 | 88 | 13 | 0 | 1,328 |
| Rosso Kumamoto | 1 | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cerezo Osaka | 2 | 2003 | 2004 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 679 |
| Montedio Yamagata | 2 | 2001 | 2002 | 81 | 17 | 0 | 1,038 |
| Omiya Ardija | 1 | 2000 | 2000 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vissel Kobe | 2 | 1998 | 1999 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nagoya Grampus | 1 | 1997 | 1997 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | J.League Div.2 | Tochigi SC | 16 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1,192 |
| 2009 | J.League Div.2 | Tochigi SC | 15 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 464 |
| 2008 | Emperor's Cup | Tochigi SC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 210 |
| 2008 | Japan Football League | Tochigi SC | 30 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 165 |
| 2007 | Emperor's Cup | Tokyo Verdy 1969 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | J.League Div.2 | Tokyo Verdy 1969 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | Emperor's Cup | Rosso Kumamoto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | Emperor's Cup | Shonan Bellmare | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | J.League Div.2 | Shonan Bellmare | 45 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 428 |
| 2005 | Emperor's Cup | Shonan Bellmare | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | J.League Div.2 | Shonan Bellmare | 40 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 900 |
| 2004 | J. League Cup | Cerezo Osaka | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | J1 - 1st Stage | Cerezo Osaka | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | J1 - 2nd Stage | Cerezo Osaka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | J. League Cup | Cerezo Osaka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | J1 - 1st Stage | Cerezo Osaka | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 679 |
| 2003 | J1 - 2nd Stage | Cerezo Osaka | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | J.League Div.2 | Montedio Yamagata | 40 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 386 |
| 2001 | J. League Cup | Montedio Yamagata | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 170 |
| 2001 | J.League Div.2 | Montedio Yamagata | 39 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 482 |
| 2000 | J. League Cup | Omiya Ardija | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | J.League Div.2 | Omiya Ardija | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | J. League Cup | Vissel Kobe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | J1 - 1st Stage | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | J1 - 2nd Stage | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | J. League Cup | Vissel Kobe | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | J1 - 1st Stage | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | J1 - 2nd Stage | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | J. League Cup | Nagoya Grampus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95/96 | 1996-01-01 | Omiya Higashi | Nagoya Grampus | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 98/99 | 1999-01-01 | Nagoya Grampus | Vissel Kobe | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 99/00 | 2000-01-01 | Vissel Kobe | Omiya Ardija | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 00/01 | 2001-01-01 | Omiya Ardija | Monte. Yamagata | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 02/03 | 2003-01-01 | Monte. Yamagata | Cerezo Osaka | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 04/05 | 2005-01-01 | Cerezo Osaka | Shonan Bellmare | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 06/07 | 2007-01-01 | Shonan Bellmare | Tokyo Verdy | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 07/08 | 2008-01-01 | Tokyo Verdy | Tochigi SC | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 10/11 | 2011-01-01 | Tochigi SC | Retired | Transfer | 0 | — |
No recorded injuries.
Current—
Peak€150k
Low—
Δ since start−€150k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €50k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Japan Football League | Tochigi SC | 16 | 30 |
| 2002 | J.League Div.2 | Montedio Yamagata | 9 | 40 |
| 2006 | J.League Div.2 | Shonan Bellmare | 9 | 45 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Japan Football League | Tochigi SC | 11 | 30 |
| 2010 | J.League Div.2 | Tochigi SC | 3 | 16 |
Teams faced most often by Yusuke Sato'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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Tokyo | 26 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 24 | 40 | -16 | 19% |
| Nagoya Grampus | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 25 | 31 | -6 | 27% |
| Kashima Antlers | 26 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 23 | 40 | -17 | 19% |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 37 | 34 | +3 | 46% |
| Gamba Osaka | 26 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 33 | 26 | +7 | 54% |
| Vissel Kobe | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 24 | 31 | -7 | 32% |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 32 | 43 | -11 | 28% |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 35 | 46 | -11 | 28% |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 25 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 27 | -12 | 24% |
| Sagan Tosu | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 37 | 30 | +7 | 46% |
| Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 34 | 36 | -2 | 29% |
| Kashiwa Reysol | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 23 | 29 | -6 | 23% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | First senior goal | |
| 2009 | Goal #50 (career) |
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′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 | 1,192 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.23 |
| 2009 | 15 | 464 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.58 |
| 2008 | 32 | 375 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.92 |
| 2007 | 28 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 48 | 428 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1.89 |
| 2005 | 41 | 900 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 19 | 679 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.13 |
| 2002 | 40 | 386 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.87 |
| 2001 | 41 | 652 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0.83 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
J.League Div.2
228 apps
32 G
3 A
Japan Football League
30 apps
16 G
11 A
Emperor's Cup
7 apps
1 G
0 A
J. League Cup
10 apps
1 G
0 A
J1 - 1st Stage
25 apps
1 G
0 A
J1 - 2nd Stage
10 apps
0 G
0 A
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Who is Yusuke Sato?
Yusuke Sato is a Japan professional footballer who plays as a left midfield for Retired.
How old is Yusuke Sato?
Yusuke Sato is 48 years old. He was born on November 2, 1977 in Kitamoto, Saitama.
What position does Yusuke Sato play?
Yusuke Sato plays as a left midfield (Midfield - Left Midfield).
What club does Yusuke Sato play for?
Yusuke Sato currently plays for Retired.
How many career goals has Yusuke Sato scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Yusuke Sato has scored 51 goals in 310 appearances.