About Manabu Saito
Born 1990. Manabu Saito is a Japanese association football player.
is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Azul Claro Numazu. He spent the majority of his career with Yokohama F. Marinos.
International career Saito was born in Kanagawa. In August 2007, he was elected Japan U17 national team for 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He played two matches. In July 2012, he was selected for the Japan U23 national team squad for the 2012 Summer Olympics. He played four matches and Japan won the 4th place.
In July 2013, Saito was elected Japan national team for 2013 East Asian Cup. At this tournament, on 21 July, he debuted against China. He was also called-up for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, but he did not play. He played six games and scored one goal for Japan until 2016.
Career statistics
Club
International
Scores and results list Japan's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Saitō goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Manabu SaitōNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 25 July 2013 Hwaseong Stadium, Hwaseong, South Korea 1–0 3–2 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup
Honours Yokohama F. Marinos Emperor's Cup: 2013
Kawasaki Frontale J1 League: 2018, 2020 Japanese Super Cup: 2019
Nagoya Grampus J.League Cup: 2021
Japan AFC U-17 Championship: 2006 EAFF East Asian Cup: 2013
Individual J. League Best Eleven : 2016
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Manabu Saito?
Japanese association football player
When was Manabu Saito born?
Manabu Saito was born on 4 April 1990 in Kawasaki.
What is Manabu Saito's occupation?
Manabu Saito is an association football player.
What nationality is Manabu Saito?
Manabu Saito is Japanese.
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