Daisuke Sakai’s arrival is an AFC quota signing. The AFC quota vacancy in Kerala Blasters FC for the 2023-2024 season came after Australian forward Joshua Sotirio was ruled out due to injury.
Milos Drincic and Khwame Pepra were also signed by Kerala Blasters FC for the 2023-2024 season. The strategy implemented by Kerala Blasters FC in this summer’s transfer window was to acquire young foreign players.
Daisuke Sakai was born in Nagasaki, Japan. The vast majority of his career was with Japanese club Oriya Tri FC. However, the 26-year-old Daisuke Sakai played on loan at the Belgian club and later at Thai clubs. Having been promoted to the senior team at the age of 17, Daisuke Sakai joined Belgian club Tubis on loan in 2017.
Moved to Thai club Cosmos United for the 2022 – 2023 season. Daisuke Sakai played the most matches in his career for Cosmos United. Daisuke Sakai has scored 10 goals and provided six assists in 38 appearances for Cosmos United.
All of Japan’s youth teams have made it to Daisuke Sakai’s field. He wore Japan’s jersey in 40 matches in various categories. Daisuke Sakai was with the team when Japan won gold at the 2016 AFC Under-19 Championship. Daisuke Sakai conducted a trial when ISL club Odisha FC arrived in Thailand for 2023-2024 pre-season training. However, Odisha FC did not sign the player.
Daisuke Sakai is the most suitable player to replace Adrian Luna and Khwame Pepra in Kerala Blasters FC. Daisuke Sakai’s ball control and technique are the hallmarks of Daisuke Sakai. Daisuke Sakai is not a physical player. Another specialty of the star is his fast running.
Therefore, Daisuke Sakai can get behind the defensive line. Daisuke Sakai can shoot long range shots and score goals. Daisuke Sakai was Cosmos United’s set piece in charge. Adrian Luna is the current set piece in charge of Kerala Blasters FC.
Head coach Ivan Vukomanovic will be able to relieve Adrian Luna on the field with the arrival of Daisuke Sakai. Moreover, Daisuke Sakai is likely to be used as a substitute at the start of the season.
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