A Japanese footballer wants to pursue his dream of playing in NFL. He especially likes two teams.

According to Japanese media reports, kicker Toshiki Sato said Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders had expressed a certain degree of interest in him, which raised his hopes of eventually joining the NFL.

Of course, there’s a long way between “some interests” and “being invited to the training camp,” but Sato, 26, says he hopes to get the best results after a trial in March.

“Cowboys and Raiders intended. I’m waiting for an invitation, “Sato said. “Cowboys can be difficult because they have three players and one of them has a big contract, but the Raiders have only two players. I think if those two don’t do well in the training camp that follows, I’ll have the chance to get invited. “

Sato is currently playing for a team called IBM big blue in Japan’s x League. He hit a 58 yard free kick before, setting a League record. He also played in the spring League in the United States last year. In addition, some Canadian rugby league teams also expressed interest in him.

“It’s a physical exercise, so I’m at a disadvantage in terms of size and speed,” Sato said. “But for players, given that they are likely to decide the outcome of the game, it’s important to play at a critical moment. This is the only place where you can play with mental strength, not just physical strength. Being a footballer removes as much as possible the disadvantages that prevent Japanese players from joining the NFL