
Kota Takai
Borussia Monchengladbach/D/
Player Info
Kota Takai is a 21-year-old Japanese center-back for Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach, born on September 4, 2004, who stands at an imposing 192 cm tall and weighs 84 kg, with a market value of €2.5 million. Takai is a highly promising defender whose physical attributes and potential have earned him a move to one of Europe's top leagues. His career started in Japan, likely with a J-League academy, before his talent secured a transfer to Germany. At his young age, key stats are developing but focus on aerial duels won, tackles, and his adaptation to the pace of European football. A career highlight is his Bundesliga debut for Gladbach, a significant step for a Japanese defender. While his senior honors are still accumulating, youth international caps with Japan are probable. Takai's style is defined by his formidable physical presence, strong tackling, and aerial dominance, marking him as a future pillar for both club and country.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/06/29
Loan Ended
2026/01/01
200000€
Loan
2025/07/07
5800000€
Transfer
2023/01/31
Signed
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
6
Games Started
3
Minutes Per Game
335
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
3
Accurate Passes Per Game
228
Key Passes Per Game
2
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
14
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
10
Interceptions Per Game
5
Clearances Per Game
18
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
3
Be Fouled Per Game
3




