Hiroki Sakai

• Full name: Hiroki Sakai
• Date of birth: April 12, 1990
• Place of birth: Nagano, Japan
• Nationality: Japanese
• Position: Right back (defender)
• Height: 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (selected)

• 2009–2012: Kashiwa Reysol (Japan) — Broke into professional football, contributed to domestic competitions including the J1 League.
• 2012–2016: Hannover 96 (Germany) — Signed for the Bundesliga side, established himself defensively in Europe.
• 2016–2021: Olympique de Marseille (France) — Regular starter at right-back, played in Ligue 1 and European competitions.
• 2021–present: Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan) — Returned to J1 League, contributing experience and leadership (verify current club for most recent season).

International career

• Japan national team (senior): Debut in 2012. Accumulated numerous caps through the 2010s and early 2020s.
• Tournaments: Represented Japan at major tournaments including the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups and AFC Asian Cup competitions.

Style of play

• Attacking full-back with solid defensive positioning.
• Good stamina and crossing ability, capable of supporting attacks down the right flank while maintaining defensive duties.

Honors & notes

• Domestic cup and league honors with Kashiwa Reysol (check specific seasons for titles).
• Significant contributor at club and international level; respected for professionalism and consistency.

This summary provides an overview of Hiroki Sakai’s career and profile; for the latest club affiliation, season statistics, or cap/tally updates, consult current club or national team sources as they may change seasonally.