Eiji Sato

Eiji Sato (佐藤 英二) is a former Japanese football player and manager.

Playing career
Sato was born in Tokyo on April 8, 1971. He joined Mitsubishi Motors (later Urawa Reds) in 1990. Although he played many matches in first season, his opportunity to play decreased and he left the club in 1993. In 1995, he joined Japan Football League club Fukushima FC. In 1996, he moved to Regional Leagues club Sony Sendai and played for the club until 2002.

Coaching career
Sato started coaching career at Sony Sendai in 2003. In 2004, he became a manager for the club and managed until 2007.