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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Attacking threat
- Two-footed
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Key traits
- Japan international
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Daisuke Sakata profile
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 16 Jan 1983 (43 years)
- Height
- 173 cm
- Weight
- 65 kg
- Preferred foot
- Both
- Short name
- D. Sakata
Daisuke Sakata recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
England vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Scotland vs Japan
|
International Friendly | 28 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
Japan vs Bolivia
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 18 Nov 2025 | 3 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Ghana
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
|
Japan vs Brazil
|
Japanese Challenge Cup | 14 Oct 2025 | 3 – 2 |
Netherlands vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 14 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Tunisia vs Japan
|
FIFA World Cup | 21 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Japan vs Sweden
|
FIFA World Cup | 25 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Daisuke Sakata transfer history (5 moves)
Japan national team
About Daisuke Sakata
Daisuke Sakata is a 43-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a forward.
Born on 16 January 1983 in Japan, Daisuke Sakata has been eligible for senior professional football since 2000. Daisuke Sakata stands 173 cm tall and weighs 65 kg, and is comfortable on both feet.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Daisuke Sakata's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Netherlands vs Japan in the FIFA World Cup on Sunday 14 June 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: England 0-1 Japan in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this Daisuke Sakata hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Daisuke Sakata
What team does Daisuke Sakata play for?
Daisuke Sakata's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Daisuke Sakata play?
Daisuke Sakata plays as a forward.
How old is Daisuke Sakata?
Daisuke Sakata was born on 16 January 1983, making them 43 years old.
What nationality is Daisuke Sakata?
Daisuke Sakata represents Japan.
How tall is Daisuke Sakata?
Daisuke Sakata stands 173 cm tall and weighs 65 kg.
Is Daisuke Sakata left-footed or right-footed?
Daisuke Sakata is comfortable using both feet.
Does Daisuke Sakata play for the national team?
Daisuke Sakata is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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