Ryo Sakai (酒井 良, Sakai Ryo, born August 9, 1977) is a former Japanese football player.

Ryo Sakai
酒井 良
Personal information
Full name Ryo Sakai
Date of birth (1977-08-09) August 9, 1977 (age 47)
Place of birth Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8+12 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1993–1995 Toko Gakuen High School
1996–1999 Tokyo University of Agriculture
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2001 Shonan Bellmare 55 (8)
2002 Montedio Yamagata 32 (3)
2003–2004 Okinawa Kariyushi FC
2004–2005 Thespa Kusatsu 41 (2)
2006–2012 FC Machida Zelvia 121 (25)
Total 249 (38)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

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Sakai was born in Sagamihara on August 9, 1977. After graduating from Tokyo University of Agriculture, he joined J2 League club Shonan Bellmare in 2000. He played many matches as forward in first season. However his opportunity to play decreased in 2001. In 2002, he moved to J2 club Montedio Yamagata and played many matches. In 2003, he moved to Regional Leagues club Okinawa Kariyushi FC. In October 2004, he moved to Japan Football League (JFL) club Thespa Kusatsu. The club was promoted to J2 from 2005 and he played many matches as offensive midfielder. In 2006, he moved to Regional Leagues club FC Machida Zelvia. He played as regular player for a long time and the club was promoted to JFL from 2009 and J2 from 2012. However he could hardly play in the match in 2012 and retired end of 2012 season.

Club statistics

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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
2000 Shonan Bellmare J2 League 40 7 3 1 1 0 44 8
2001 15 1 0 0 0 0 15 1
2002 Montedio Yamagata J2 League 32 3 1 0 - 33 3
2003 Okinawa Kariyushi FC Regional Leagues
2004
2004 Thespa Kusatsu Football League 4 0 1 0 - 5 0
2005 J2 League 37 2 1 0 - 38 2
2006 FC Machida Zelvia Regional Leagues 14 11 - - 14 11
2007 13 1 - - 13 1
2008 14 2 - - 14 2
2009 Football League 30 4 - - 30 4
2010 22 1 2 0 - 24 1
2011 27 6 1 0 - 28 6
2012 J2 League 1 0 0 0 - 1 0
Total 249 38 9 1 1 0 259 39

References

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  1. ^ FC Machida Zelvia(in Japanese)
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