The club acquired a trump for the promotion

Last week, Okayama announced that the club acquired a 23 year-old attacker, Noriyoshi SAKAI on a loan from the division 1 club, Albirex Niigata. He has appeared at 21 matches in the division 1, 76 matches in the division 2 in his carrer.


Last year, he played for Avispa Fukuoka on a loan in the division 2 and made a great contribution for the promotion to the upper league. His older player, Gotoku SAKAI plays for Hamburger SV in Germeny. His younger brother, Goson SAKAI playes for Fukushima United FC in the division 3.


Fagiano now rank higher in the campaign, aiming for the top league. He can be a key player to secure the club's promotion.  Therefore he is expected to be quick to adjust to a new surroundings.