Shu Sasaki (佐佐木 周, Sasaki Shū, born 12 February 1991) is a Japanese professional footballer who currently plays for Hong Kong Premier League club Southern.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shu Sasaki | ||
| Date of birth | 12 February 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Nara, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder Second Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Southern | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2019 | Nara Ikuei High School | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2014 | Kansai University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | KUFC 2008 | 18 | (7) |
| 2014–2016 | Blacktown Spartans | 63 | (18) |
| 2017 | Global Cebu | 9 | (3) |
| 2018 | Rangers (HKG) | 7 | (2) |
| 2018–2020 | Pegasus | 25 | (9) |
| 2020– | Southern | 42 | (8) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 May 2023 | |||
Career
Upon graduating from Kansai University where he played on the varsity team, Sasaki signed his first professional contract with the Blacktown Spartans of the National Premier Leagues in Australia. He played with them from 2014 to 2016, when the club were relegated.
In January 2017, Sasaki signed with Philippines Football League club Global Cebu.[1] He made his debut on 24 January in an 2017 AFC Champions League qualifying play-off match against Sinaporean side Tampines Rovers.[2] He scored his first goal for the club 5 April in a 2017 AFC Cup match against Indonesian side Johor Darul Ta'zim.
On 20 February 2018, Sasaki signed with Hong Kong Premier League club Rangers.[3] He scored his first goal for the club on 4 March in a 2–2 draw against R&F.[4]
Following Rangers' relegation to the Hong Kong First Division, Sasaki joined Pegasus on 2 July 2018.[5]
On 8 April 2020, Sasaki agreed to a mutual termination with Pegasus after the club decided to cut costs due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent suspension of the 2019–20 season.[6]
References
External links
- Shu Sasaki at HKFA
- Shu Sasaki at Soccerway
- Shu Sasaki on Instagram