We are pleased to announce that Hiroki Machida, Toshiya Tanaka, Taiki Hirato, and Yuki Kakita (all third-year students at Kashima Gakuen High School), who are members of Kashima Antlers Youth, have been provisionally promoted to the top team starting from 2016.
Player Profiles
＜Hiroki Machida＞
■Born: August 25, 1997, Ibaraki Prefecture
■Size: 188 cm, 74 kg
■Position: DF
■Characteristics: A left-footed center-back with an excellent physique and the intelligence to read the game. U-18 Japan national team player.
■Career: Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Junior Youth → Kashima Antlers Youth
＜Toshiya Tanaka＞
■Born: December 2, 1997, Gunma Prefecture
■Size: 175 cm, 67 kg
■Position: MF
■Characteristics: Highly skilled at dribbling and contributes to the team with his abundant stamina. A versatile player who can play multiple positions.
■Career: FC KRILO (Gunma) → Kashima Antlers Youth
＜Taiki Hirato＞
■Born: April 18, 1997, Ibaraki Prefecture
■Size: 177 cm, 70 kg
■Position: MF
■Characteristics: Possesses a high level of fundamental skills and can kick the ball accurately with both feet. A versatile player who can play multiple positions.
■Career: Kashima Antlers Junior Youth → Kashima Antlers Youth
＜Yuki Kakita＞
■Born: July 14, 1997, Gunma Prefecture
■Size: 186 cm, 78 kg
■Position: FW
■Characteristics: A tall forward who boasts excellent foot skills, running ability, and strength and height in aerial duels.
■Career: Kashima Antlers Junior Youth → Kashima Antlers Youth