Yuki Sakai
Japanese association football player (born 1989)
Yuki Sakai (坂井 優紀, Sakai Yuki; born January 10, 1989) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender. She plays for Mynavi Sendai Ladies in the WE League and has also played for the Japan national team.
Club career
Sakai was born in Chiba Prefecture on January 10, 1989. After graduating from high school, she joined Tasaki Perule FC in 2007. After the club was disbanded in 2008 due to financial strain, she moved to INAC Kobe Leonessa in 2009. In 2012, she moved to new club Vegalta Sendai (later Mynavi Vegalta Sendai).
National team career
In November 2008, Sakai was selected for the Japan U-20 national team for the 2008 U-20 World Cup. In March 2011, she was selected for the Japan national team for 2011 Algarve Cup. At this competition, on March 9, she debuted against Sweden.
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