Kota Takai
Japan | Defender | Japan
Kota Takai, 21, is a footballer from Japan playing as Defender for Japan. Takai was born in Yokohama, Japan. In the 2026 World Cup - Qualification Asia season Takai has 4 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists in 219 minutes at an average rating of 7.08.
Profile
- Full name
- Kota Takai
- Age
- 21
- Born
- 4 September 2004 | Yokohama | Japan
- Nationality
- Japan
- Height
- 192
- Weight
- 84
- Position
- Defender
- Shirt number
- 14
- Current club
- Japan
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Japan | World Cup - Qualification Asia | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7.08 |
| 2025 | Japan | Friendlies | 11 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7.17 |
| 25/26 | Tottenham | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 25/26 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | Bundesliga | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 6.54 |
| 25/26 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | 22 | 2 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | 7.10 |
| 2024 | Japan U23 | Olympics Men | 11 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7.17 |
| 2024 | Japan U23 | AFC U23 Asian Cup | 11 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7.17 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet | 4 won
- AFC U23 Asian Cup 1× 2024 Asia
- Emperor Cup 1× 2023 Japan
- J1 League 1× 2021 Japan
- Super Cup 1× 2024 Japan
Runner-up finishes
- AFC Champions League Elite 1× | 2024/2025 | Asia
- J1 League 1× | 2022 | Japan
- Super Cup 1× | 2022 | Japan
- UEFA Super Cup 1× | 2025 | Europe
Clubs | 3
-
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Jan 2026 – present
Loan
- B. Monchengladbach Jan 2026 – Jan 2026 Loan
-
Tottenham
Jul 2025 – Jan 2026
Transfer
Injury and Suspension History
- Foot Injury : 29 July 2025 to ongoing
Current Status
| Reason | Date |
|---|---|
| Muscle Injury | 21 March 2026 |
| Muscle Injury | 13 March 2026 |
| Muscle Injury | 6 March 2026 |
| Foot Injury | 20 December 2025 |
| Foot Injury | 14 December 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Kota Takai play?
Kota Takai plays as Defender.
Which team does Kota Takai play for?
Kota Takai plays for Japan in the World Cup - Qualification Asia.
How many goals has Kota Takai scored this season?
Kota Takai has scored 0 goals in 4 appearances in the World Cup - Qualification Asia 2026 season.
How old is Kota Takai?
Kota Takai is 21 years old and comes from Japan.
Updated: 10 Jul 2026, 10:15 UTC