title: Shota Saito (footballer, born 1996)
text: # Shota Saito (footballer, born 1996)
  
  Shota Saito (斎藤 翔太, Saitō Shōta, born December 7, 1996 in Saitama) is a Japanese football player who plays as Midfielder. He currently play for Reilac Shiga FC.
  
  ## Club career
  
  Saito joined to J1 League club; Urawa Red Diamonds in 2015. In 2016, he moved to J2 League club; Mito HollyHock.
  
  On 7 January 2023, Saito announcement officially transfer to JFL club, Reilac Shiga FC for ahead of 2023 season.
  
  ## National team career
  
  In October 2013, Saito was elected Japan U-17 national team for 2013 U-17 World Cup. He played 3 matches.
  
  ## Career statistics
  
  ### Club
  
  Updated to the start of 2023 season.
  
  | Club performance | Club performance | Club performance | League | League | Cup | Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Total | Total |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
  | Japan | Japan | Japan | League | League | Emperor's Cup | Emperor's Cup | J. League Cup | J. League Cup | Total | Total |
  | 2015 | Urawa Red Diamonds | J1 League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
  | 2016 | Mito HollyHock | J2 League | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 2 | 0 |
  | 2017 | Mito HollyHock | J2 League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 1 | 0 |
  | 2018 | Japan Soccer College | Hokushinetsu Football League | 8 | 2 | – | – | – | – | 8 | 2 |
  | 2019 | Japan Soccer College | Hokushinetsu Football League | 12 | 3 | – | – | – | – | 12 | 3 |
  | 2020 | Suzuka Point Getters | Japan Football League | 4 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 4 | 0 |
  | 2021 | Suzuka Point Getters | Japan Football League | 1 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 0 |
  | 2022 | Suzuka Point Getters | Japan Football League | 3 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 3 | 0 |
  | 2023 | Reilac Shiga FC | Japan Football League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 |
  | Career total | Career total | Career total | 28 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 5 |
  