Takahiro Akimoto
Machida Zelvia/M/
JapanPlayer Info
Takahiro Akimoto is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Belgian First Division A side Oud-Heverlee Leuven, standing out as one of the more valuable Japanese exports in European football with a market value of €1.5 million. Born on January 31, 1998, the 27-year-old stands 170 cm tall and has carved a successful path in Europe after beginning his career in Japan. Akimoto's move to Oud-Heverlee Leuven marked a significant step, where his technical skills, pace, and adaptability have made him a regular contributor in one of Europe's competitive leagues. His career highlights include important appearances in the Belgian top flight, where his ability to play in various midfield and wide roles has been invaluable. Akimoto represents the growing trend of Japanese players thriving abroad, using his intelligence on the ball and relentless energy to make an impact far from home.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/07/08
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
Machida ZelviaSigned
2024/06/30
Urawa Red DiamondsOud-Heverlee Leuven750000€
Transfer
2024/06/29
Oud-Heverlee LeuvenUrawa Red DiamondsLoan Ended
2024/01/19
Urawa Red DiamondsOud-Heverlee LeuvenLoan
2021/01/08
Tochigi SCUrawa Red DiamondsSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Machida Zelvia
JPN J12026-2027
Matches
Games Played
1
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
90
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
2
Accurate Passes Per Game
38
Key Passes Per Game
2
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
1
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
2
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
2
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
1
Be Fouled Per Game
2