Sho Sasaki
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Japan•Centre-Backshield Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Market Value
€250k
Peak Value
€1.3M
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Sho Sasaki is a 36-year-old centre-back at Sanfrecce Hiroshima and a current market value of €250k.
- Born
- Oct 2, 1989
- Birthplace
- Zama, Kanagawa, Japan
- Height
- 177 cm
- Foot
- Right
- Contract Expires
- Jan 2026
- Starts on Record
- 22
Career Record & Market Value
22 matchday squad inclusions on record. 22 Transfermarkt valuation snapshots on file, spanning 2013-07-05 to 2025-12-15. Peak valuation: €1.3M. Current market value: €250k. Contract expired Jan 2026.
Match-Event Breakdown
Cards
4
Substitutions
1
Market Value Trend
Transfer Timeline
| Date | From | To | Fee | Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-10 | Ventforet Kofu | Sanf. Hiroshima | €325k | €700k |
| 2012-02-01 | Kanagawa Uni | Ventforet Kofu | — | — |
Position & Physical Profile
Sho Sasaki lines up as a Centre-Back. Across the Transfermarkt dataset, 142 Japanese players currently fill this role at senior level.
Height Profile
177 cm
Sho Sasaki is 7 cm below the median height (184 cm) among Japanese centre-backs, and ranks #10 tallest of 142.
Valuation Cohort
#72
Sho Sasaki values at €250k, placing him in the 29th percentile of 102 Japanese centre-backs with a recorded valuation.
Age Curve
36 yrs
Cohort median age: 26. 131 Japanese centre-backs on the books are younger than Sho Sasaki.
Preferred Foot
Right
Registered with Transfermarkt as a right-footed centre-back.
Japan National-Team Context
Sho Sasaki has 15 senior international caps for Japan, with 2 goals.
International Goals (Career)
| Date | Fixture | Minute | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-15 | Japan vs Kyrgyzstan | 72′ |
Japan Senior Team Record
| Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 792 | 389 | 168 | 235 | 49% |
Recent Japan Fixtures
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | Japan | Sweden | 0–0 | FIFA World Cup |
| 2026-06-20 | Tunisia | Japan | 0–0 | FIFA World Cup |
| 2026-06-14 | Netherlands | Japan | 0–0 | FIFA World Cup |
| 2026-03-31 | England | Japan | 0–1 | Friendly |
| 2026-03-28 | Scotland | Japan | 0–1 | Friendly |
FAQ
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How old is Sho Sasaki and where does he play?
- Sho Sasaki is 36 years old, playing as a centre-back for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
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What is Sho Sasaki worth on the transfer market?
- Transfermarkt currently values Sho Sasaki at €250k. Highest recorded valuation: €1.3M.
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When does Sho Sasaki's contract expire?
- Sho Sasaki is contracted to Sanfrecce Hiroshima through January 2026.