We would like to announce that Shuhei Akasaki will be on loan to Gamba Osaka. Please note that due to contract terms, the player will not be able to participate in any official matches against Kashima Antlers during the loan period.
Loan Period: March 12, 2017 – January 31, 2018
Player Profile:
■ Player Name: Shuhei Akasaki
■ Born: September 1, 1991, in Kagoshima Prefecture
■ Position: FW
■ Height/Weight: 174 cm, 70 kg
■ Career:
Partida Kagoshima U-12 – Partida Kagoshima U-15 – Saga Higashi High School – University of Tsukuba – Kashima Antlers (2014–)
※2013 JFA/J.League Special Designated Player (Kashima Antlers)
■ Official Match Records:
J1 League Total: 62 appearances, 14 goals
J.League Championship: 2 appearances, 0 goals
League Cup Total: 12 appearances, 4 goals
Emperor's Cup Total (during Kashima tenure): 8 appearances, 2 goals
AFC Champions League: 4 appearances, 1 goal
FIFA Club World Cup: 4 appearances, 1 goal
Suruga Bank Championship: 1 appearance, 0 goals
■ Comment from Akasaki:
"I will be transferring to Gamba Osaka on loan. I have been playing for Kashima Antlers since I was a student at the University of Tsukuba. I am full of gratitude to all the fans and supporters who have cheered me on since then, especially those who wore my number 18 jersey and fought alongside me through thick and thin. Thank you very much. It was a big decision to leave them, but I believe that showing my growth is the best way I can repay them. Even though I am leaving Antlers, I will face soccer with sincerity and work hard so that Shuhei Akasaki can continue to be supported."