is a former Japanese football player.

Playing career

Sakai was born in

Fukuoka Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyūshū. Fukuoka Prefecture has a population of 5,109,323 (1 June 2019) and has a geographic area of 4,986 km2 (1,925 sq mi). Fukuoka Prefecture borders Saga Prefecture to the southwest, Kumamo ...

on May 19, 1975. After graduating from

Kansai University , abbreviated as or , is a private non-sectarian and coeducational university with its main campus in Suita, Osaka, Japan and two sub-campuses in Sakai and Takatsuki, Osaka. Founded as Kansai Law School in 1886, It has been recognized as one of ...

, he joined his local club

Avispa Fukuoka is a Japanese professional football club, currently competing in the J1 League. The team is located in Hakata, Fukuoka. "Avispa" means " wasp" in Spanish. They were originally called Fujieda Blux and based in Fujieda, Shizuoka before moving to ...

in 1998. He played many matches as defensive midfielder in first season. However his opportunity to play decreased in 1999 and retired end of 1999 season.

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* 1975 births Living people Kansai University alumni Association football people from Fukuoka Prefecture Japanese men's footballers J1 League players Avispa Fukuoka players Men's association football midfielders {{Japan-footy-midfielder-1970s-stub