After graduating from Kwansei Gakuin University, he joined Mitsubishi Motors in 1976.
In 1978, the club won all three major title in Japan: the Japan Soccer League, the JSL Cup, and the Emperor's Cup.
He played 61 games and scored 7 goals in the league.
On 23 August 1979, Kato debuted for Japan national team against North Korea.
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