Shokichi Sato

Shokichi Sato (佐藤 昌吉, Satō Shōkichi, born April 9, 1971) is a former Japanese football player.

Shokichi Sato
佐藤 昌吉

Personal information
Full name	Shokichi Sato
Date of birth	(1971-04-09) April 9, 1971
Place of birth	Aomori, Japan
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
1987–1989	Gonohe High School
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1990–1993	NKK	15	(0)
1991–1992	→Sheffield United (loan)
1994–1998	Kyoto Purple Sanga	47	(0)
1999	Omiya Ardija	13	(1)
Total		75	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Sato was born in Aomori Prefecture on April 9, 1971. After graduating from high school, he joined NKK in 1990. He played several matches in every season. However the club was disbanded end of 1993 season. In 1994, he moved to Kyoto Purple Sanga. He played many matches as left side midfielder and left side back. In 1999, he moved to newly was promoted to J2 League club, Omiya Ardija. He retired end of 1999 season.

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
1990/91	NKK	JSL Division 1	8	0	-		-		8	0
1992		Football League	3	0	-		-		3	0
1993			4	0	1	0	-		5	0
1994	Kyoto Purple Sanga	Football League	5	0	3	0	-		8	0
1995			18	0	1	0	-		19	0
1996		J1 League	1	0	0	0	9	0	10	0
1997			16	0	2	0	2	0	20	0
1998			7	0	0	0	2	0	9	0
1999	Omiya Ardija	J2 League	13	1	3	0	0	0	16	1
Total			75	1	10	0	13	0	98	1

External links

• Shokichi Sato at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)
• violeta.co.jp
• kyotosangadc