is a former Japanese

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player.

Playing career

Sato was born in

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on August 23, 1977. After graduating from high school, he joined his local club Urawa Reds in 1996. Although he debuted in 1997 season, he could hardly play in the match. In 1999, he moved to newly was promoted to

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club,

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. Although he played many matches in 1999, his opportunity to play decreased in 2000. In 2001, he moved to

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. However he could not play many matches and retired end of 2001 season.

Club statistics

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* 1977 births Living people Japanese men's footballers Association football people from Saitama Prefecture J1 League players J2 League players Urawa Red Diamonds players Omiya Ardija players Montedio Yamagata players Men's association football forwards {{Japan-footy-forward-1970s-stub