Shunya Sakai
Japan | Defender | New York RB II
Shunya Sakai, 19, is a footballer from Japan playing as Defender for New York RB II. Sakai was born in Japan. In the 2026/27 MLS Next Pro season Sakai has 1 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists in 0 minutes. Sakai is ranked 2nd in the MLS Next Pro Top Scorers list for 2026/27.
Profile
- Full name
- Shunya Sakai
- Age
- 19
- Born
- 28 May 2007 | Japan
- Nationality
- Japan
- Position
- Defender
- Shirt number
- 41
- Current club
- New York RB II
League Rankings
- MLS Next Pro 2026/27 | Top Scorers | Position 2 | 0 goals View the MLS Next Pro top scorers
- MLS Next Pro 2026/27 | Top Assists | Position 2 | 0 assists Visit the MLS Next Pro hub
- MLS Next Pro 2026/27 | Yellow Cards | Position 2 | 0 yellow cards Visit the MLS Next Pro hub
- MLS Next Pro 2026/27 | Red Cards | Position 2 | 0 red cards Visit the MLS Next Pro hub
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | New York RB II | MLS Next Pro | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
Career
Clubs | 1
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New York Red Bulls
Feb 2026 – present
Loan
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Shunya Sakai play?
Shunya Sakai plays as Defender.
Which team does Shunya Sakai play for?
Shunya Sakai plays for New York RB II in the MLS Next Pro.
How many goals has Shunya Sakai scored this season?
Shunya Sakai has scored 0 goals in 1 appearances in the MLS Next Pro 2026/27 season.
How old is Shunya Sakai?
Shunya Sakai is 18 years old and comes from Japan.
Updated: 7 Jul 2026, 05:05 UTC