Masahiro Sugita

Masahiro Sugita
Personal information
Full name	Masahiro Sugita
Date of birth	24 November 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth	Aichi, Japan
Height	1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Balestier Khalsa
Number	18
Youth career
	Nagoya S.S.
	Nagoya Grampus
0000–2021	Waseda University
Senior career*
Years	Team
2022	Albirex Niigata (S)
2023–	Balestier Khalsa
International career
	Japan U16
2017	Japan U18
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:04, 19 February 2022 (UTC)

Masahiro Sugita (杉田将宏, Sugita Masahiro, born 24 November 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Singapore Premier League club Balestier Khalsa.

Club career

Albirex Niigata Singapore

In January 2022, Sugita moved to Singapore to join Albirex Niigata (S) after his graduation from Waseda University. ^[1] In his first season, he played a pivotal role in the team's success and his contributions helped the club secure the 2022 Singapore Premier League title.

Balestier Khalsa

After a year in Singapore, Sugita moved to another Singapore Premier League club Balestier Khalsa on 12 January 2023.^[2] He make his debut on 26 February against Hougang United. Sugita scored his first goal for the club on 16 April in a 4–2 win over Tanjong Pagar United.

International career

Sugita represents Japan U16 and Japan U18 team at international level. He make his debut for Japan U18 on 10 August 2017 against Chile U18.

Career statistics

Club

As of 20 Jan 2025.^[3]

Club	Season	League			Cup		Other		Total
Club	Season	Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Albirex Niigata (S)	2022	Singapore Premier League	27	8	5	1	1^[a]	0	33	9
Albirex Niigata (S)	Total		27	8	5	1	1	0	33	9
Balestier Khalsa	2023	Singapore Premier League	19	5	3	0	0	0	22	5
	2024–25	Singapore Premier League	17	1	0	0	0	0	17	1
	Total		36	6	3	0	0	0	39	6
Career total			63	14	8	1	1	0	72	15