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Sakura Virtanen
CAM · Attacking Midfielder #9 Open to Offers Professional · 1st division

Sakura Virtanen

📍 Peru · 🎂 23 yrs · 🛡️ Urawa Red Diamonds (Saitama) · 🏆 J1 League · 💶 €2.4M
Languages: English Italian
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0Assists
0Appearances
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Current club

Urawa Red Diamonds

Saitama, Japan

J1 League · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • Al Hilal Saudi Arabia · Saudi Pro League · Elite
  • Paris Saint-Germain France · Ligue 1 · Elite
  • Al Ain United Arab Emirates · UAE Pro League · Elite

Player Bio

Sakura Virtanen is a right-footed attacking midfielder at Urawa Red Diamonds (Saitama). Speaks English, Italian. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

Press-resistantSet-pieces

Key attributes

Pace68
Shooting70
Passing76
Dribbling77
Defending52
Physical67

Player radar

Pace 68 Shooting 70 Passing 76 Dribbling 77 Defending 52 Physical 67

AI Profile Rating

72

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace68
Shooting70
Passing76
Dribbling77
Defending52
Physical67

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.35
Assists / 900.75
G+A25

📈 Market value trend

Now €2.4M
€865K 2021 €1.2M 2022 €1.6M 2023 €2.1M 2024 €2.4M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    Urawa Red Diamonds31 apps · 8 goals
  • 2023–24
    Urawa Red Diamonds II25 apps · 5 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€2.4m ↑ €344k
Foot
Right
Height
179 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Oct 2025 Urawa Red Diamonds II → Urawa Red Diamonds Free
Aug 2024 Youth academy → Urawa Red Diamonds II €960k
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Nov 6, 2026

Performance score
72
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 92

Injury risk
23% Low

Key insights

  • Development areas: Pace, Defending.
  • Strong fit for Attacking Midfielder role (fit score 74).
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Low injury risk profile based on available data.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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