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- Defensive stability
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Ryota Sakata profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Japan
- Date of birth
- 25 Feb 1992 (34 years)
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 74 kg
- Short name
- R.Sakata
Ryota 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 |
Japan national team
About Ryota Sakata
Ryota Sakata is a 34-year-old Japan professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 25 February 1992 in Japan, Ryota Sakata has been eligible for senior professional football since 2009. Ryota Sakata stands 182 cm tall and weighs 74 kg.
As more Japan national team fixtures are played, Ryota 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 Ryota 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 Ryota Sakata
What team does Ryota Sakata play for?
Ryota 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 Ryota Sakata play?
Ryota Sakata plays as a defender.
How old is Ryota Sakata?
Ryota Sakata was born on 25 February 1992, making them 34 years old.
What nationality is Ryota Sakata?
Ryota Sakata represents Japan.
How tall is Ryota Sakata?
Ryota Sakata stands 182 cm tall and weighs 74 kg.
Does Ryota Sakata play for the national team?
Ryota Sakata is eligible for Japan. Their next match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sunday 14 June 2026 UTC.
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