Hiroki Sakai
Auckland FC/D/
JapanPlayer Info
Hiroki Sakai is an experienced Japanese right-back currently with Auckland FC, bringing a wealth of top-level experience to the squad. The 35-year-old defender is best known for his long and successful stint in Europe, most notably with Marseille in France's Ligue 1, where he established himself as one of Asia's premier full-backs. A mainstay for the Japanese national team for years, Sakai participated in multiple World Cups. His game is built on exceptional stamina, defensive reliability, and intelligent support in attack. Now in the latter stage of his career, his move to Auckland FC provides the team with a defender of immense pedigree, leadership, and a winning mentality honed at the highest levels of the game.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2024/07/24
Urawa Red Diamonds
Auckland FCSigned
2021/07/11
MarseilleUrawa Red Diamonds1500000€
Transfer
2016/06/30
Hannover 96MarseilleSigned
2012/06/30
Kashiwa ReysolHannover 961200000€
Transfer
2009/11/29
Mogi Mirim ECKashiwa ReysolLoan Ended
2009/06/30
Kashiwa ReysolMogi Mirim ECLoan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Auckland FC
AUS FFA Cup2025
Matches
Games Played
4
Games Started
4
Minutes Per Game
377
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
217
Key Passes Per Game
2
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
21
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
5
Interceptions Per Game
5
Clearances Per Game
23
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
3
Be Fouled Per Game
4