Takumi Sasaki brings Japanese technical discipline and midfield dynamism to Negeri Sembilan FC.
His consistent contributions in Malaysia, combined with experience across Japan’s leagues, make him a key creative midfielder option.
With a contract running through May 2026, Sasaki is expected to continue influencing games from the middle third and possibly add more goals and assists.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Takumi Sasaki (佐々木 匠)
- Date of Birth: 30 March 1998
- Place of Birth: Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
- Height: Approx. 1.66–1.68 m (5′5¾″–5′6″)
- Preferred Foot: Right
Playing Profile
- Primary Position: Attacking Midfielder (also features centrally and left-sided)
- Current Club: Negeri Sembilan FC (Malaysia Super League)
- Squad Number: 7
Club Career
Japan:
- Youth & Senior Beginnings: Developed at Vegalta Sendai, promoted to first team in 2016
- Vegalta Sendai (2016–2021): ~23 J1 League appearances
- Loan Spells:
- Tokushima Vortis (2017, J2): 2 games
- Kamatamare Sanuki (2018, J2): 40 appearances, 4 goals
- Renofa Yamaguchi (2019, J2): 22 appearances, 3 goals
- Ehime FC (2022–2023, J3): Key contributor with 46 league games, scoring 6 goals; helped secure 2023 J3 League title promotion
Malaysia:
- Negeri Sembilan FC (March 2024–Present):
- Joined on 11 March 2024; contract extended through May 2026
- 2024–25 Malaysia Super League: 23 league appearances, 2 goals; plus 4 Malaysia Cup matches (0 goals)
International Career
- Represented Japan at youth level:
- Japan U‑16: 3 caps, 1 goal (notably scored against Australia at 2014 AFC U‑16 Championship)
- Japan U‑18: 16 caps
- Japan U‑19: 2 caps in 2017
No senior national team appearances (as of mid‑2025).
Career Stats Overview
| COMPETITION | APPEARANCES | GOALS |
|---|---|---|
| Vegalta Sendai (J1) | ~23 | 0 |
| Tokushima Vortis (loan) | 2 | 0 |
| Kamatamare Sanuki (loan) | 40 | 4 |
| Renofa Yamaguchi (loan) | 22 | 3 |
| Ehime FC (J3) | 46 | 6 |
| Negeri Sembilan FC | 23 (2024–25) | 2 |
Career totals to May 2025: ~156 senior appearances, 15 goals across Japan and Malaysia.
Market Value & Profile
- Estimated Market Value: €200,000 as of May 2025, with peak valuations up to €600,000 earlier in 2025
- Playing Style: Energetic box-to-box midfielder; adaptable across attacking midfield, central midfield, and left mid roles
- Strengths include work rate, technical ability, and positional intelligence.
Honors
- Ehime FC: J3 League Champion – 2023 (led to promotion to J2)
Summary Table
| ATTRIBUTE | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Name | Takumi Sasaki (佐々木 匠) |
| DOB | 30 Mar 1998 |
| Birthplace | Sendai, Miyagi, Japan |
| Height | ~1.66–1.68 m |
| Position(s) | Attacking Midfield (Box-to-box) |
| Current Club / No. | Negeri Sembilan FC, #7 |
| Senior Club Caps | ~156 appearances, 15 goals |
| Market Value (2025) | €200 K (up to €600 K peak) |
| Youth Intl Caps | Japan U16/U18/U19 – total 21 caps |
| Contract Expiry | 31 May 2026 |
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