Megumi Sakata

is a former Japanese football player. She played for the Japan national team.

Biography
Sakata was born in Ozu, Kumamoto on October 18, 1971. After graduating from Ozu High School, she joined for Nissan FC in 1990. However, the club was disbanded end of 1993 season. She moved to Prima Ham FC Kunoichi. She retired end of 1996 season. In 1999, she came back at Tasaki Perule FC and she played until 2002 season.

In December 1989, when Sakata was 18 years old, she was selected the Japan national team for 1989 AFC Championship. At this competition, on December 24, she debuted against Nepal. She was a member of Japan for 1991 and 1995 World Cup. She also played at 1990 Asian Games, 1991, 1993 and 1995 AFC Championship. She played 10 games for Japan until 1996.

Statistics
Japan Football Association
Japan national teamYearAppsGoals198910199020199130199200199310199410199510199610Total100

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Category:1971 births
Category:Living people
Category:Footballers from Kumamoto Prefecture
Category:Japan women's international footballers
Category:Nadeshiko League players
Category:Nissan FC Ladies players
Category:Iga FC Kunoichi Mie players
Category:Tasaki Perule FC players
Category:1991 FIFA Women's World Cup players
Category:1995 FIFA Women's World Cup players
Category:1989 AFC Women's Championship players
Category:1991 AFC Women's Championship players
Category:1993 AFC Women's Championship players
Category:1995 AFC Women's Championship players
Category:Footballers at the 1990 Asian Games
Category:Asian Games medalists in football
Category:Asian Games silver medalists for Japan
Category:Medalists at the 1990 Asian Games