Sho Sasaki
Sanfrecce Hiroshima/D/
JapanPlayer Info
Sho Sasaki is a Japanese defender for Sanfrecce Hiroshima, renowned for his defensive intelligence, versatility, and consistency at both center-back and left-back. At 36, he remains a crucial component of one of the J.League's most respected clubs. Sasaki's entire professional career has been closely tied to Sanfrecce Hiroshima, where he has grown from a promising youth player into a club legend. His loyalty and steady performances have been integral to the team's success over the years, including multiple J1 League title challenges and Emperor's Cup runs. He has been a part of squads that have lifted major trophies, contributing to a era of sustained competitiveness for Sanfrecce. Sasaki is not a flashy player, but his reading of the game, timely tackles, and ability to play out from the back make him a manager's dream. He represents the heart and soul of his club, a one-club man whose dedication has made him a fan icon and a model of professionalism in Japanese football.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2015/01/09
Ventforet Kofu
Sanfrecce Hiroshima325000€
Transfer
2012/01/31
Kanagawa UniversityVentforet KofuSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
JPN J12025
Matches
Games Played
32
Games Started
31
Minutes Per Game
2784
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
23
Accurate Passes Per Game
1476
Key Passes Per Game
10
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
76
Accurate Crosses Per Game
7
Success Dribbles Per Game
2
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
55
Interceptions Per Game
39
Clearances Per Game
137
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
3
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
1
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
27
Be Fouled Per Game
60