Choei Sato
Introduction  is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.
Club career Sato was born in Yamagata Prefecture on April 15, 1951.After graduating from Chuo University, he joined Furukawa Electric in 1974.He debuted in 1976 and the club won Japan Soccer League and Emperor's Cup. The club also won 1985–86 Japan Soccer League, 1986 JSL Cup. He retired in 1988.He played 142 games in the league.
National team career On July 21, 1978, Sato debuted for Japan national team against Malaysia.
Coaching career After retirement, Sato started coaching career at Furukawa Electric (later ''JEF United Ichihara'') in 1991 and he coached until 1994.In 1995, he moved to Shimizu S-Pulse. In 1996, he moved to Brummell Sendai and became a manager. In 1998, he signed with Urawa Reds and coached until 1999.
Club statistics  Club performance League Season Club League Apps  GoalsJapan League1974Furukawa ElectricJSL Division 10019750019761601977120197812019799019801019811001982180198318019841501985/862201986/87501987/8830Total1420
National team statistics  Japan national teamYearAppsGoals197810Total10
References
External links * *  Japan National Football Team Database