Active in J1 League
Kotaro Hayashi
Defender #26
Age 25 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €1M
Career
No transfer history
Player Rating
Kotaro Hayashi
21
Rating
63
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 25
🎯 Clutch 39
🎨 Style 37
📊 Ability 34
Defender
Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.
Player Season Cards
Kotaro Hayashi's season performance cards
Infamy
GHOST
37 Touches/90
37 Touches/90
31 Passes/90
6.5 Avg Rating
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Kotaro Hayashi is a notable GHOST for Machida Zelvia. Evidence: 37 Touches/90.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A developing player working on their overall game.
Physical profile: Compact Build.
Kotaro Hayashi Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 5%
Weight 21%
Experience 22%
vs J1 League
Height 11%
Weight 37%
Experience 26%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 26
Shooting 22
Defense 24
Workrate 20
Passing 64
Key Strength 64 Passing
Area to Watch 20 Workrate
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Kotaro Hayashi this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-0 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | 103' | 6.6 | - | - | 53 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-0 Al-Ittihad FC | 96' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-0 Kashiwa Reysol | 90' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Apr 05, 2026 | FC Tokyo 0-0 Machida Zelvia | 90' | 6.9 | - | 0 | 11 |
| Apr 01, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 0-3 FC Tokyo | 71' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-1 Kawasaki Frontale | 89' | 6.6 | - | 0 | 50 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Urawa 1-2 Machida Zelvia | 90' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 0-3 Kashima | 45' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Kashiwa Reysol 0-1 Machida Zelvia | 90' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 1-0 Gangwon FC | 95' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Mar 03, 2026 | Gangwon FC 0-0 Machida Zelvia | 6' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 2-1 JEF United Chiba | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Tokyo Verdy 2-2 Machida Zelvia | 98' | 6.2 | - | - | 76 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 3-2 Chengdu Better City | 86' | 6.9 | 0 | 1 | 64 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Machida Zelvia 2-2 Mito Hollyhock | 89' | 6.9 | - | 0 | 67 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | Mito Hollyhock vs Machida Zelvia | 70 |
| May 03, 2026 | Kashima vs Machida Zelvia | 77 |
| May 06, 2026 | Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama F. Marinos | 66 |
| May 10, 2026 | JEF United Chiba vs Machida Zelvia | 70 |
| May 13, 2026 | Machida Zelvia vs Tokyo Verdy | 64 |
| May 17, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia | 76 |
| May 22, 2026 | Machida Zelvia vs Urawa | 68 |
Player Market Value
Track Kotaro Hayashi's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €900K
Peak Value €900K (Q4'25)
€900K €450K €0
Q2'23 Q1'24 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25
Kotaro Hayashi operates as Machida Zelvia's Bronze utility man. Arriving at the club in 2024 after his stint with Yokohama FC, the 26-year-old is focused on carving out a more defined role in the squad as he chases his first piece of major career silverware.
His season has been a story of peripheral versatility. Registering 10 appearances and 759 minutes on the pitch, he has found it difficult to command the play. Earning the GHOST badge highlights a harsh reality—he is too frequently bypassed in possession, struggling to leave a lasting footprint on the match. When he does find the ball, a steady Passing dimension proves to be his most reliable asset. Despite his quiet moments, he is on an upward trajectory, showing signs of finding his footing and aiming to contribute more effectively to the overall system.
The wider market still sees untapped potential here. Holding a valuation of €1M with an upward trend, the stakes are clear: he must translate his raw utility into consistent match influence to maintain this positive momentum.