Satoki Uejo

is a Japanese professional football player who plays as a winger for J1 League club Cerezo Osaka.

After developing at local club FC Ryukyu, Uejō moved to Fagiano Okayama, where he scored 20 goals in the J2 League. He then moved to Cerezo Osaka.

Career

Uejō was born in Okinawa, and was raised solely by his father Yukishige. He was scouted by Kim Jong-song and offered a place at FC Ryukyu, however he was reluctant to join as he wasn't sure he could earn a stable income. Yukishige encouraged him to join FC Ryukyu. On 30 December 2015, he was promoted from Yokatsu High School to the first team of FC Ryukyu from the 2016 season. However, during his first season, he struggled, only having two shots on goal. Uejō began to train harder and interact with his teammates more in order to improve.

FC Ryukyu were promoted to the J2 League for the 2019 season. Uejō began to score regularly, scoring 14 goals in one season.

On 23 December 2019, Uejō was announced at Fagiano Okayama on a permanent transfer. He won the October 2021 Meiji Yasuda Life J2 League KONAMI Monthly MVP award for scoring 4 goals in 5 games.

On 23 December 2021, Uejō was announced at Cerezo Osaka on a permanent transfer. On 23 February 2022, he scored on his league debut against Gamba Osaka in the J.League Cup. On 9 December 2022, he signed a multi-year contract with the club until 2025. On 7 May 2023 Uejō received his first ever career red card, and apologized to Keigo Tsunemoto and the rest of the players on the pitch.

Style of play

Uejō is known for his speed, powerful shooting and dribbling. His shooting skills have been described as "among the best" in the J2 League.

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