Masahiro Sugita

Masahiro Sugita (杉田 将宏, Sugita Masahiro; born 24 November 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Singapore Premier League club Balestier Khalsa.

Masahiro Sugita

Personal information
Full name	Masahiro Sugita
Date of birth	(1999-11-24) 24 November 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth	Aichi, Japan
Height	1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Balestier Khalsa
Number	18
Youth career
0000–2014	Nagoya S.S.
2015–2017	Nagoya Grampus
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2021	Waseda University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022	Albirex Niigata (S)	27	(8)
2023–	Balestier Khalsa	46	(7)
International career
	Japan U16
2017	Japan U18	2	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:04, 19 February 2022 (UTC)

Club career

Albirex Niigata Singapore

In January 2022, Sugita moved to Singapore to join Albirex Niigata (S) after his graduation from Waseda University. ^[1] In his first season, he played a pivotal role in the team's success and his contributions helped the club secure the 2022 Singapore Premier League title.

Balestier Khalsa

After a year in Singapore, Sugita moved to another Singapore Premier League club Balestier Khalsa on 12 January 2023.^[2] He make his debut on 26 February against Hougang United. Sugita scored his first goal for the club on 16 April in a 4–2 win over Tanjong Pagar United. On 10 July 202, he extended his contract for another season.

International career

Sugita represents Japan U16 and Japan U18 team at international level. He make his debut for Japan U18 on 10 August 2017 against Chile U18.

Career statistics

Club

As of 13 June 2025.^[3]

Club	Season	League			Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Albirex Niigata (S)	2022	Singapore Premier League	27	8	5	1	1[a]	0	33	9
	Total		27	8	5	1	1	0	33	9
Balestier Khalsa	2023	Singapore Premier League	19	5	3	0	0	0	22	5
	2024–25		26	2	3	1	0	0	29	3
	2025–26		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		45	7	6	1	0	0	51	8
Career total			72	15	11	2	1	0	84	17

Notes

1. Appearances in the Singapore Community Shield

International Statistics

U18 International caps

No	Date	Venue	Opponent	Result	Competition
1	10 August 2017	Fujieda-sogo Stadium, Japan	Chile	1–2 (lost)	SBS Cup
2	13 August 2017	Kusanagi Stadium, Japan	Czech Republic	2–1 (won)	SBS Cup

Honours

Club

• Singapore Premier League: 2022