Hiroki Sakai

Born: April 12, 1990

Height: 6' 0" (183cm)

Hometown: Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan
Nationality: Japan Japanese

Position: Defender
Hiroki Sakai
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Career History
Senior2012-2016Hannover
2016-2021Marseille
2021-Urawa Red Diamonds
International2012-Japan
Sports Mole has 53 articles about Hiroki Sakai. Articles 1 to 40:
Auckland FC manager Steve Corica on March 30, 2025
Preview:Auckland FC vs. Melbourne Victory - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Australian A-League clash between Auckland FC and Melbourne Victory, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 23, 00:11
 Manchester City's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring their first goal on December 16, 2023
Preview:Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Club World Cup clash between Urawa Red Diamonds and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 17, 11:57
 Urawa Red Diamonds' Shinzo Koroki celebrates scoring against Al-Hilal on April 29, 2023
Preview:Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Kawasaki Frontale - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's J1 League clash between Urawa Red Diamonds and Kawasaki Frontale, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 22, 17:41
 Japan's Ritsu Doan celebrates scoring against Spain at the World Cup on December 1, 2022
How Japan could line up against Croatia
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Japan could line up for Monday's World Cup 2022 last-16 clash with Croatia.
Dec 3, 15:01
 Japan's Ritsu Doan celebrates scoring against Germany at the World Cup on November 23, 2022
How Japan could line up against Spain
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Japan could line up for Thursday's 2022 World Cup Group E clash with Spain.
Nov 29, 23:49
 Spain forward Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring against Germany at the World Cup on November 27, 2022
Preview:Japan vs. Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup clash between Japan and Spain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 29, 23:37
 Japan's Hiroki Sakai in action with Germany's David Raum at the World Cup on November 23, 2022
How Japan could line up against Costa Rica
Sports Mole looks at how Japan could line up in Sunday's World Cup clash with Costa Rica.
Nov 25, 08:49
 Japan's Ritsu Doan celebrates scoring against Germany at the World Cup on November 23, 2022
Preview:Japan vs. Costa Rica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup clash between Japan and Costa Rica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 25, 08:45
 Japan's Ritsu Doan celebrates scoring against Germany at the World Cup on November 23, 2022
Japan come from behind to stun Germany in World Cup opener
Japan score two late goals to record a 2-1 victory over Germany in their opening match of the 2022 World Cup.
Nov 23, 14:59
 Japan players pose for a team group photo before the match in September 2022
How Japan could line up against Germany
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Japan could line up for Wednesday's World Cup 2022 Group E clash with Germany.
Nov 21, 10:08
 Japan's Takumi Minamino celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 1, 2022
Preview:Australia vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Australia and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 22, 13:57
 Japan players celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out on July 31, 2021
Preview:Japan vs. China - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Japan and China, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 25, 11:08
 Marseille manager Jorge Sampaoli pictured in March 2021
Preview:Montpellier HSC vs. Marseille - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Montpellier HSC and Marseille, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 6, 10:46
 Japan players celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out on July 31, 2021
Preview:Japan Under-23s vs. Mexico Under-23s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Olympic Games Men's Football clash between Japan Under-23s and Mexico Under-23s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 4, 13:26
 Takefusa Kubo of Japan celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on July 22, 2021
Preview:Japan Under-23s vs. Spain Under-23s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Olympic Games Men's Football clash between Japan Under-23s and Spain Under-23s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 1, 11:15
 Chris Wood of New Zealand celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on July 22, 2021
Preview:Japan Under-23s vs. New Zealand Under-23s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Olympic Games Men's Football clash between Japan Under-23s and New Zealand Under-23s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 29, 10:30
 Takefusa Kubo of Japan celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on July 22, 2021
Preview:France Under-23s vs. Japan Under-23s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Olympic Games Men's Football clash between France Under-23s and Japan Under-23s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 26, 11:04
 World Cup general image football
Preview:Japan Under-23s vs. South Africa Under-23s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Olympic Games Men's Football clash between Japan Under-23s and South Africa Under-23s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 20, 22:19
 Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu on March 30
Preview:Japan vs. Myanmar - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Japan and Myanmar, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 26, 16:17
 Marseille's Nemanja Radonjic celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 23, 2021
Preview:Saint-Etienne vs. Marseille - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Saint-Etienne and Marseille, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 7, 08:56
 Marseille manager Jorge Sampaoli pictured in March 2021
Preview:Marseille vs. Strasbourg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Ligue 1 clash between Marseille and Strasbourg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 28, 14:14
 Marseille manager Jorge Sampaoli pictured in March 2021
Preview:Marseille vs. Lorient - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Ligue 1 clash between Marseille and Lorient, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 15, 10:04
 Marseille's Nemanja Radonjic celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 23, 2021
Preview:Montpellier HSC vs. Marseille - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Ligue 1 clash between Montpellier HSC and Marseille, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 8, 13:06
 Marseille manager Jorge Sampaoli pictured in March 2021
Preview:Marseille vs. Dijon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Marseille and Dijon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 2, 17:15
 Lille coach Christophe Galtier in the Europa League on February 18, 2021
Preview:Lille vs. Marseille - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Ligue 1 clash between Lille and Marseille, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 1, 14:45
 Marseille's Nemanja Radonjic celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 23, 2021
Preview:Marseille vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Marseille and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 26, 20:19
 Marseille's Nemanja Radonjic celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 23, 2021
Preview:Marseille vs. Nice - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Ligue 1 clash between Marseille and Nice, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 15, 21:38
 Bordeaux's Paul Baysse celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on January 17, 2021
Preview:Bordeaux vs. Marseille - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Bordeaux and Marseille, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 12, 20:30
 Marseille manager Andre Villas-Boas pictured in October 2020
Preview:Marseille vs. Lens - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Ligue 1 clash between Marseille and Lens, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 18, 14:46
 Porto players celebrate scoring against Marseille in the Champions League on November 3, 2020
Preview:Marseille vs. Porto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Marseille and Porto, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 23, 14:42
 Marseille manager Andre Villas-Boas pictured in October 2020
Preview:Strasbourg vs. Marseille - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Ligue 1 clash between Strasbourg and Marseille, including team news and predicted lineups.
Nov 4, 12:14
 Marseille manager Andre Villas-Boas pictured in October 2020
Preview:Porto vs. Marseille - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Porto and Marseille, including team news and predicted lineups.
Nov 1, 13:21
 Stiven Mendoza celebrates scoring for Amiens on October 4, 2019
Amiens end Marseille's unbeaten Ligue 1 run
Dario Benedetto scored Marseille's goal at the end of a fine run.
Oct 4, 21:37
 Kieran Trippier pictured in Tottenham Hotspur training ahead of the 2019 Champions League final
Report: Juventus eyeing £30m deal for Kieran Trippier
Tottenham Hotspur right-back Kieran Trippier will reportedly be targeted by Juventus to replace Manchester City-bound Joao Cancelo.
Jun 16, 08:55
 Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino pictured on December 29, 2018
Tottenham Hotspur considering bid for Marseille defender Hiroki Sakai?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering making a bid for Marseille defender Hiroki Sakai during the summer transfer window.
Jun 10, 17:05
 Japan players celebrate during their World Cup warm-up match against Paraguay on June 12, 2018
Japan punish 10-man Colombia in Saransk to make winning start
Japan pull off a surprise result by beating Colombia 2-1 at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk, aided by a red card shown to Carlos Sanchez less than three minutes in.
Jun 19, 13:53
 Marseille's Hiroki Sakai warms up before the match against Rennes on January 13, 2018
Crystal Palace looking to sign Marseille defender Hiroki Sakai?
Crystal Palace reportedly identify Marseille defender Hiroki Sakai as a potential signing ahead of next season.
Jun 6, 14:36
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Konstantinos Mitroglou leads Marseille line against Red Bull Salzburg
Konstantinos Mitroglou leads the Marseille line in Thursday's Europa League semi-final first leg against Red Bull Salzburg.
Apr 26, 18:07
 Dimitri Payet playing for Marseille in the 2016-17 season
Preview:Marseille vs. Red Bull Salzburg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Europa League action as Marseille take on Red Bull Salzburg in the first leg of their semi-final clash in Wals-Siezenheim.
Apr 25, 21:34
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Marseille reach Europa League semi-finals thanks to hammering of RB Leipzig
Marseille are into the semi-finals of the Europa League thanks to a 5-2 quarter-final second-leg win over RB Leipzig for a 5-3 aggregate win.
Apr 12, 21:07
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