Ryuji Sato

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Ryuji Sato
佐藤 隆治

Full name	Ryuji Sato
Born	(1977-04-16) 16 April 1977 (age 47) Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Domestic
Years	League	Role
2007–2022	J1 League	Referee
International
Years	League	Role
2009–2022	FIFA listed	Referee

Ryuji Sato (佐藤 隆治, Satō Ryūji, born 16 April 1977) is a former Japanese football referee. He has officiated matches in the J1 League, AFC Champions League and FIFA World Cup qualifiers^[1] and is currently a director of referees in the J.League.^[2]