| Season | Team | Position | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 |
Vissel Kobe |
Defender | 24 |
| 2026 |
Vissel Kobe |
Defender | 24 |
| 2018 |
Hamburger SV |
Defender | — |
| 2017 |
Hamburger SV |
Defender | — |
| 2016 |
Hamburger SV |
Defender | — |
| 2015 |
Japan |
Defender | — |
| 2015 |
Hamburger SV |
Defender | — |
| 2014 |
Japan |
Defender | — |
| 2014 |
VfB Stuttgart |
Defender | — |
| 2013 |
VfB Stuttgart |
Defender | — |
| 2012 |
VfB Stuttgart |
Defender | — |
| 2011 |
VfB Stuttgart |
Defender | — |
G. Sakai
Vissel Kobe
34
Mar 14, 1991
New York, USA
176 / 74
Japan
Defender
Japan
Defender
Player Profile
G. Sakai is a 34-year-old Japan defender, born on March 14, 1991. His career spans 19 recorded seasons, totaling 229 appearances with 2 goals and 4 assists. Most recently, in the 2027 J1 League season, he added 7 appearances. A physical presence at 176 cm and 74 kg, he turns out for Vissel Kobe.
His statistical profile highlights reliable in possession with 83.0% passing accuracy, and physically engaged (6.2 duels per 90, 67.6% win rate).
Team History
Season History
| Season | League | Team | Apps | G | A | Shots | Key P | Y | R | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | J1 League | Vissel Kobe | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.12 |
| 2026 | AFC Champions League Elite | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.34 |
| 2018 | 2. Bundesliga | Hamburger SV | 31 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 6.86 |
| 2018 | DFB Pokal | Hamburger SV | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.88 |
| 2017 | Bundesliga | Hamburger SV | 28 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| 2017 | DFB Pokal | Hamburger SV | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| 2016 | Bundesliga | Hamburger SV | 33 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 22 | 7 | 0 | 6.77 |
| 2016 | DFB Pokal | Hamburger SV | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.25 |
| 2015 | Bundesliga | Hamburger SV | 22 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 6.73 |
| 2015 | Asian Cup | Japan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | DFB Pokal | Hamburger SV | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | DFB Pokal | VfB Stuttgart | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | World Cup | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | DFB Pokal | VfB Stuttgart | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | — |
| 2012 | DFB Pokal | VfB Stuttgart | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | Bundesliga | VfB Stuttgart | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | DFB Pokal | VfB Stuttgart | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Career Total | 230 | 2 | 4 | 59 | 65 | 24 | 2 | — | ||
Achievements
5
Total Titles
0
Individual Awards
Team Honors
Asian Cup
Japan
3
Champion
2
Runner-up
5
Seasons
Title Seasons
2019, 2015, 2011
Runner-up Seasons
2027, 2023
World Cup
Japan
1
Champion
2
Runner-up
5
Seasons
Title Seasons
2022
Runner-up Seasons
2026, 2018
2. Bundesliga
VfB Stuttgart
1
Champion
1
Runner-up
2
Seasons
Title Seasons
2016
Runner-up Seasons
2019
Bundesliga
VfB Stuttgart
0
Champion
1
Runner-up
15
Seasons
Runner-up Seasons
2023
2. Bundesliga
Hamburger SV
0
Champion
1
Runner-up
7
Seasons
Runner-up Seasons
2024
DFB Pokal
Hamburger SV
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
16
Seasons
DFB Pokal
VfB Stuttgart
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
16
Seasons
J1 League
Vissel Kobe
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
15
Seasons
Emperor Cup
Vissel Kobe
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
14
Seasons
J-League Cup
Vissel Kobe
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
13
Seasons
Bundesliga
Hamburger SV
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
10
Seasons
EAFF E-1 Football Championship
Japan
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
5
Seasons
Recent Form
W
W
L
W
W
80%
Win Rate
9
Goals (1.8/m)
4
Clean Sheets
Fagiano Okayama
Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe
Jeonbuk Motors
Kashiwa Reysol
Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe
Sagan Tosu
Gamba Osaka
Vissel Kobe
Port FC
Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe
Kashima
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G. Sakai has potential — The numbers suggest G. Sakai is reliable but not spectacular, a steady performer — 👀 📝
in this position imo Solid player, G. Sakai 🤔
💭 Love watching G. Sakai play