Player name: Hiroki Sakai

Full name: Hiroki Sakai

• Date of birth: April 12, 1990
• Place of birth: Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan
• Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
• Position: Right back / Full-back
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (selected):

• Kashiwa Reysol (Youth and senior debut) — Youth until 2008; senior team 2008–2012
• Hannover 96 (Germany, Bundesliga) — 2012–2016
• Olympique de Marseille (France, Ligue 1) — 2016–2021
• Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan, J1 League) — 2021–present

International career (Japan national team):

• Senior debut: 2012
• Appearances (caps): Over 60 caps for Japan (note: totals change with ongoing career)
• Goals: A few international goals (primarily a defensive player)
• Major tournaments: FIFA World Cup 2014, FIFA World Cup 2018, AFC Asian Cup (squad involvement in multiple editions), and other international competitions including friendlies and World Cup qualifying

Playing style and attributes:

• Energetic, athletic right-back with good stamina and pace
• Strong defensively with solid one-on-one defending and positional awareness
• Contributes to attack with overlapping runs, crosses and combination play; not primarily a goalscorer
• Experienced in top European leagues, bringing tactical awareness and professionalism

Honors (selected):

• Club: J.League cup and other domestic achievements with Kashiwa Reysol (club honors vary by season)
• International: Part of Japan squads in major tournaments; reached later stages in AFC competitions
• Individual: Recognized for consistent performances at club and international level

Notes: The above summarizes Hiroki Sakai’s career and attributes. Caps, goals, club status and honors may have changed if viewed after the current date; for the most recent statistics consult live databases or official club/national team sources.