Noriyoshi Sakai
Noriyoshi Sakai is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for J2 League club Sagan Tosu.
A versatile midfielder, Sakai can play in many different positions, although left wing is his preferred position.
Club career
On 2 November 2010, Sakai signed for J. League club Albirex Niigata. He made his J. League debut on 7 May 2011, coming on as a substitute for Yoshiyuki Kobayashi against Omiya Ardija. After playing 450 minutes with Albirex Niigata, Sakai signed a Professional A contract with the club on 5 June 2013.On 7 January 2014, Sakai was announced at Avispa Fukuoka on a one year loan.
On 19 July 2016, Sakai was announced at Fagiano Okayama on a six month loan.
On 7 January 2018, Sakai was announced at Omiya Ardija on a permanent transfer. On 8 December 2020, the club announced it would not be renewing his contract for the 2021 season.
On 29 December 2020, Sakai was announced at Sagan Tosu on a permanent transfer.
On 21 December 2021, Sakai was announced at Nagoya Grampus on a permanent transfer.
On 4 July 2024, Sakai was announced at Renofa Yamaguchi FC on a six month loan. On 9 December 2024, his loan with Renofa Yamaguchi expired, and his contract with Nagoya Grampus would expire at the end of the season.
On 5 January 2025, Sakai announced that he would return to newly relegated J2 club Sagan Tosu.