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| Sato Shiroishi | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 2 December 1992 | ||
| Nationality | Japanese | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Tokyo Women's College | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| Japan [1] | |||
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