Biography
Who is Yukihiko Sato?
Early life and education
Yukihiko Sato was born in Fuji, Japan, on May 11, 1976. He grew up in the country and developed an interest in sports during his youth. For his education, he attended Shimizu Commercial High School where he built his foundational skills before starting his athletic path.
Career highlights
Yukihiko began his senior playing career in 1995 by joining his local club Shimizu S-Pulse as a midfielder. After finding limited playing time, he moved to Montedio Yamagata in 1998, where he played as a regular and won the Rookie of the Year award. In 1999, he joined FC Tokyo and helped the squad earn promotion to the top tier.
He later transferred to Yokohama F. Marinos, winning league championships in consecutive years from 2003 to 2004. His career also featured spells with Kashiwa Reysol, Vegalta Sendai, and V-Varen Nagasaki, where he experienced further promotion success before retiring at the end of the 2014 season.
Height and personal details
Yukihiko stands at a height of 177 centimeters. After finishing his active playing days, he transitioned into coaching and took on the role of assistant coach for the J1 League club FC Tokyo.
Birthday and age
Yukihiko Sato was born on May 11, 1976, which makes Yukihiko 50 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Yukihiko shares the date with 65 other famous people.
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