Position: Wide Receiver

Jersey: 18

40 yard dash: 4.86 seconds

Bench Press: 70 kg

Height: 189 cm

Birthday: March 12

Quote: "If you can't aim for the top alone, then find someone to go with you."

A typical, good-looking pop idol (he has a CD single due to recording technology, despite the fact that he can't sing), he works in an advertising company called Jari Productions. When he was young, he used to watch sports all the time and dreamed of becoming a professional athlete. In high school, he managed to enter the team as a Wide Receiver after drawing much attention from the seniors due to his height; however, the coach, Shoji, was more interested in Shin. Shin soon surpassed Sakuraba, becoming the ace of the team. Sakuraba felt a little envious of Shin's success and achievements, and was disappointed with himself for not being able to soar to greater heights. He eventually became less interested in training and sports in general.

(Source: Wikipedia)