Kerala Blasters rope in Japanese striker Daisuke Sakai
The 26-year-old has represented Japan at the U-17 and U-20 World Cup.
The 26-year-old has represented Japan at the U-17 and U-20 World Cup.
The 26-year-old has represented Japan at the U-17 and U-20 World Cup.
Kerala Blasters FC have signed Japanese forward Daisuke Sakai one a one-year deal.
Sakai, a technical, skilled & versatile forward, has played in various leagues in Japan, Thailand, and Belgium.
The 26-year-old has represented Japan at the U-17 and U-20 World Cup.
"It is great to see Daisuke Sakai join the Kerala Blasters squad. His profile gives the coach more options. He also has experience playing abroad in his career, which I am sure will help him adjust to India easily. I look forward to seeing Daisuke making his mark with Kerala Blasters in the ISL this season," said Kerala Blasters Sporting Director Karolis Skinkys.
"Going to India and playing in a different league will be a new experience for me, which I am very thankful for. I am very grateful that Kerala Blasters have given me this opportunity. By doing well and contributing to the club's success, I hope to repay the confidence the club has shown in me," said Daisuke.