Yosuke Sakamoto

Yosuke Sakamoto (坂元 要介, Sakamoto Yosuke; born January 12, 1974) is a former Japanese football player.

Yosuke Sakamoto
坂元 要介

Personal information
Full name	Yosuke Sakamoto
Date of birth	(1974-01-12) January 12, 1974 (age 51)
Place of birth	Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
1989–1991	Takigawa Daini High School
1992–1995	Doshisha University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1996	Kyoto Purple Sanga	7	(0)
1997–1999	Sagawa Express Osaka
2000–2002	FC Kyoto Bamb	57	(2)
Total		64	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Sakamoto was born in Kyoto on January 12, 1974. After graduating from Doshisha University, he joined newly was promoted to J1 League club, Kyoto Purple Sanga based in his local in 1996. He played as defensive midfielder. In 1997, he moved to Regional Leagues club Sagawa Express Osaka. In 2000, he moved to Japan Football League club FC Kyoken (later FC Kyoken Kyoto, FC Kyoto Bamb) based in his local. He played many matches in 3 seasons and retired end of 2002 season.

Club statistics

Club performance			League		Cup		League Cup		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Japan			League		Emperor's Cup		J.League Cup		Total
1996	Kyoto Purple Sanga	J1 League	7	0	0	0	0	0	7	0
2000	FC Kyoken	Football League	15	0	-		-		15	0
2001	FC Kyoken Kyoto	Football League	28	2	2	0	-		30	2
2002	FC Kyoto Bamb	Football League	14	0	-		-		14	0
Total			64	2	2	0	0	0	66	0