Active in J1 League

Kotaro Hayashi

Defender #18
Age 25 years
Nationality Japan
Market Value €900K

Career

No transfer history

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.

Player Rating

Kotaro Hayashi
Defender
Versatile utility seeking match influence

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

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 4%
Weight 16%
Experience 20%

vs J1 League

Height 10%
Weight 36%
Experience 20%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 62 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 70 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 11 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 60 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 43 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 62
Shooting 70
Defense 11
Workrate 60
Passing 43
Key Strength 70 Shooting
Area to Watch 11 Defense

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 21, 2026 Urawa 3-2 JEF United Chiba J1 League 0' 0.0 0 0 70 Saitama Stadium 2002
Oct 17, 2026 Mito Hollyhock 0-1 Urawa J1 League 58' 6.6 0 0 48 K's Denki Stadium Mito
Oct 10, 2026 FC Tokyo 3-0 Urawa J1 League 77' 6.5 0 0 41 Ajinomoto Stadium
Sep 19, 2026 Urawa 3-1 Tokyo Verdy J1 League 90' 6.6 0 0 42 Saitama Stadium 2002
Sep 06, 2026 Kashima 0-1 Urawa J1 League 90' 6.5 0 0 53 Kashima Soccer Stadium
Sep 02, 2026 Avispa Fukuoka 2-3 Urawa J1 League 32' 7.8 1 0 82 Best Denki Stadium
Aug 29, 2026 Urawa 3-2 Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League 1' 6.1 0 0 96 Saitama Stadium
Aug 23, 2026 Machida Zelvia 3-1 Urawa J1 League 74' 6.2 0 0 61 Machida GION Stadium
Aug 15, 2026 Urawa 1-4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima J1 League 34' 6.0 0 0 58 Saitama Stadium
Aug 07, 2026 Gamba Osaka 4-3 Urawa J1 League 66' 6.0 0 0 100 Panasonic Stadium Suita
Jun 06, 2026 Machida Zelvia 2-1 Nagoya Grampus J1 League 118' 6.6 0 0 100 Machida GION Stadium
May 30, 2026 Nagoya Grampus 2-2 Machida Zelvia J1 League 99' 6.7 0 1 91 Toyota Stadium
May 22, 2026 Machida Zelvia 1-0 Urawa J1 League 95' 6.3 0 0 40 New National Stadium
May 17, 2026 Kawasaki Frontale 1-1 Machida Zelvia J1 League 17' 6.3 0 0 90 Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium
May 13, 2026 Machida Zelvia 0-0 Tokyo Verdy J1 League 0' - 0 0 59 Machida GION Stadium
May 10, 2026 JEF United Chiba 0-2 Machida Zelvia J1 League 10' 6.7 0 0 30 Fukuda Denshi Arena
May 03, 2026 Kashima 1-1 Machida Zelvia J1 League 97' 6.5 0 0 73 Mercari Stadium
Apr 29, 2026 Mito Hollyhock 2-2 Machida Zelvia J1 League 21' 6.5 0 0 72 Best Denki Stadium
Apr 25, 2026 Al-Ahli Jeddah 1-0 Machida Zelvia AFC Champions League Elite 119' 7.0 0 0 83 King Abdullah Sports City
Apr 21, 2026 Machida Zelvia 1-0 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai AFC Champions League Elite 103' 6.6 0 0 53 King Abdullah Sports City

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

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