| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kouichi Sakino Belgira [1] | ||
| Date of birth | December 28, 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Okayama, Japan | ||
| Position | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Stallion Laguna | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2016 | Forza | ||
| 2016–2017 | Meralco Manila | 17 | (4) |
| 2017–2018 | JPV Marikina | 21 | (2) |
| 2018–2019 | Čelik Nikšić | 1 | (0) |
| 2019 | Global Makati | 4 | (1) |
| 2019–2024 | Stallion Laguna | 30 | (2) |
| 2024 | Shan United | 1 | (0) |
| 2024– | Stallion Laguna | 19 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017 | Philippines U23 | 4 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:05, January 8, 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 13:05, January 8, 2026 (UTC) | |||
Kouichi Sakino Belgira (born 28 December 1996) is a Filipino professional footballer who plays as a full-back or midfielder for Philippines Football League club Stallion Laguna. Born in Japan, he represents the Philippines at the international level. [2] [1]
Belgira was born in the city of Okayama in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. He started playing professionally in the Philippines at 18 years old, suiting up for UFL Division 2 side Forza. [3] A year later, he went on trial wth UFL side Loyola, becoming part of the first team squad. [4] [5] [6]
Belgira left Loyola in 2017 and signed with JPV Marikina, making 21 appearances in his first season. [7] In 2019, he returned to the Philippines with Global FC, before transferring mid season. [8]
After one season with JPV, Belgira signed with Montenegrin Second League team FK Čelik Nikšić in 2018, making only one appearance against FK Ibar. [9] [10]
In 2024, Belgira played abroad again, this time for Shan United in the Myanmar National League, but moved back to the Philippines a few months later. [11] [12]
After leaving Global, Belgira signed with Stallion Laguna, becoming a starter in the club's second half of the season and in the 2019 Copa Paulino Alcantara. [13] He stayed with Stallion until 2024, also competing in the AFC Cup. [14] [15]
Belgira would rejoin Stallion once more after leaving Shan United, playing 18 games in the 2024–25 season.
Belgira was born to a Filipino father and a Japanese mother, making him eligible to represent both countries internationally. In 2017, he was called up to the squad for the 2017 SEA Games. [16] The Philippines got knocked out in the group stage, with Belgira scoring a free kick in a 2–0 win over Cambodia. [17] [18]
While playing in the UFL with Loyola, Belgira was called up to the Philippine senior team by coach Thomas Dooley in 2016 for a training camp. [19] He was called up once more in 2022 for a training camp ahead of the 2022 AFF Championship, but was not part of the final squad. [20]