is a former Japanese football player.
Playing career Saito was born in Nagoya on November 19, 1974. After graduating from Chuo University, he joined J1 League club Gamba Osaka in 1997. He became a regular player as center back from first season. However his opportunity to play decreased for injury from 1998. In 2000, he moved to across town to the Gamba Osaka rivals, Cerezo Osaka. Although he played as regular player, the club was relegated to J2 League from 2002. In May 2002, he moved to JEF United Ichihara (later JEF United Chiba). He played as center back for the club for a long time. The club won the champions 2005 and 2006 J.League Cup. His opportunity to play decreased and he also played as defensive midfielder not only center back from 2008. He retired end of 2009 season.
Club statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total1997Gamba OsakaJ1 League310303037019981801040230199914010401902000Cerezo OsakaJ1 League2732030323200128250203522002J2 League6000-602002JEF United IchiharaJ1 League182400022220032813040351200425111513132005JEF United ChibaJ1 League331108142220062810090321200727110302912008241108133220091420050192Total3211523158340219
Honors JEF United Chiba J.League Cup : 2005, 2006
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