Hiroyuki Sakashita
Hiroyuki Sakashita is a former Japanese association football player known for his defensive prowess.
He began his professional career with Shonan Bellmare in 1982, where he played for eight years.
In 1990, Sakashita transferred to Tokyo Verdy, where he played until his retirement in 1991.
Biography
Early Life
Hiroyuki Sakashita was born on May 6, 1959, in Miura, Japan. He pursued his education at the University of Tsukuba, where he honed his skills in football, setting the stage for his future career in the sport.
Career
Sakashita began his professional football journey in 1982 when he joined Fujita Industries, now known as Shonan Bellmare. Over the course of his eight-year tenure with the club, he became a regular player, showcasing his defensive skills. However, in 1990, the club faced relegation to Division 2, prompting Sakashita to make a move to Yomiuri, where he played until his retirement in 1991. Throughout his club career, he made a total of 161 appearances and scored 5 goals in league matches.
In addition to his club success, Sakashita also represented the Japan men's national football team. He was selected for the national team in December 1980 while still a student at the University of Tsukuba, making his debut during the 1982 World Cup qualification against Macau on December 28, 1980. His contributions to the national team further solidified his status as a notable figure in Japanese football history.
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Career & Clubs
Sakashita was born in Miura on May 6, 1959. After graduating from University of Tsukuba, he joined Fujita Industries in 1982. He played as regular player at the club. However, the club was relegated to Division 2 in 1990. He moved to Yomiuri in 1990 and retired in 1991. He played 161 games and scored 5 goals in the league.
In December 1980, when Sakashita was a University of Tsukuba student, he was selected Japan national team for 1982 World Cup qualification. At this qualification, on December 28, he debuted against Macau.
- Club
- Shonan Bellmare (1982–1990)
- Club
- Tokyo Verdy (1990–1991)
- Club
- Japan men's national football team (1980–1980)
Clubs
- Japan men's national football team1980–1980
- Shonan Bellmare1982–1990
- Tokyo Verdy1990–1991
Played together with
- Abdul Naza AlhassanShonan Bellmare · 2008–2010
- Abraão Lincoln MartinsShonan Bellmare · 2008–2008
- Abraão Lincoln MartinsShonan Bellmare · 2009–2009
- Adaílson Pereira CoelhoTokyo Verdy · 2014–2014
- Adebayo AdigunTokyo Verdy · 2010–2011
- Adiel de Oliveira AmorimShonan Bellmare · 2006–2011
- Adriano de Oliveira SantosShonan Bellmare · 2009–2009
- Akihiro SakataShonan Bellmare · 2009–2009
- Akihiro SakataShonan Bellmare · 2010–2010
- Akihiro YoshidaShonan Bellmare · 1994–1998
- Akira AndoShonan Bellmare · 2014–2017
- Akira IbayashiTokyo Verdy · 2012
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Identifiers & aliases
Hiroyuki Sakashita is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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