We would like to announce that Akihiro Sato will be leaving the team at the end of this season.
＜Player Profile＞
■Player Name:
Akihiro Sato
■Born:
August 30, 1986, Mie Prefecture
■Position:
GK
■Size:
183cm, 73kg
■Career:
Asahi SSS - Asahi Town Junior High School - Sanfrecce Hiroshima Youth (2002) - Sanfrecce Hiroshima (2005) - Ehime FC (2007 *loan) - Sanfrecce Hiroshima (2008) - Kashima Antlers (2010~)
■Official Match Records:
J1 League Total: 24 appearances, 0 goals (10 appearances, 0 goals for Kashima)
J2 League Total: 52 appearances, 0 goals
Nabisco Cup Total: 7 appearances, 0 goals (5 appearances, 0 goals for Kashima)
Emperor's Cup Total: 10 appearances, 0 goals (3 appearances, 0 goals for Kashima)
AFC Champions League: No appearances
Suruga Bank Championship: No appearances
■Titles Won:
Yamazaki Nabisco Cup Winner: 3 times
Emperor's Cup Winner: 1 time
Suruga Bank Championship Winner: 2 times
■Comment from Player Sato:
"Thank you very much for these six years. I am deeply grateful to my teammates, staff, and supporters who have supported me. Training daily in a highly competitive team and being able to play on the pitch at Kashima Stadium is an irreplaceable asset for me. I feel that I have grown significantly as both a player and a person by experiencing the club's passion and philosophy. I will not forget my gratitude and hope to take on new challenges based on my experience at Antlers. Lastly, I hope that Kashima Antlers will continue to be strong. Thank you."