Harue Sato

Harue Sato (佐藤 春詠, Satō Harue, born January 1, 1976) is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan national team.

Harue Sato
佐藤 春詠

Personal information
Full name	Harue Sato
Date of birth	(1976-01-01) January 1, 1976
Place of birth	Isesaki, Gunma, Japan
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Playing position(s)	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1994–1998	Nikko Securities Dream Ladies	22	(2)
1999	OKI FC Winds	14	(2)
2000–2006	TEPCO Mareeze	109	(44)
Total		145	(48)
National team
2000–2002	Japan	17	(4)
Honours Nikko Securities Dream Ladies Winner Nadeshiko League 1996 Winner Nadeshiko League 1997 Winner Nadeshiko League 1998 Runner-up Nadeshiko League 1995 Winner Empress's Cup 1996 Runner-up Empress's Cup 1994 Runner-up Empress's Cup 1998 Representing  Japan AFC Women's Asian Cup 2001 Chinese Taipei
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Sato was born in Isesaki on January 1, 1976. After graduating from high school, she joined Nikko Securities Dream Ladies in 1994. The club was disbanded in 1998 due to financial strain. She moved to OKI FC Winds in 1999. However, the club was disbanded end of season. She moved to YKK Tohoku Ladies SC Flappers (later TEPCO Mareeze) in 2000. In 2000 season, she was selected Best Eleven. She retired in 2006.

National team career

On May 31, 2000, Sato debuted for Japan national team against Australia. She played at 2001 AFC Championship. She played 17 games and scored 4 goals for Japan until 2002.[1]

National team statistics

[1]

Japan national team
Year	Apps	Goals
2000	4	1
2001	9	3
2002	4	0
Total	17	4

References

1. Japan Football Association(in Japanese)