We are pleased to announce that Takahide Umebachi will be transferring permanently to Zweigen Kanazawa.
＜Player Profile＞
■Player Name: Takahide Umebachi
■Born: June 8, 1992, Osaka Prefecture
■Height/Weight: 176 cm, 67 kg
■Position: MF
■Career: Takatsuki FC - Nyose Junior High - Kansai University Daiichi High - Kashima Antlers (2011) - Montedio Yamagata (2016) - Kashima Antlers (2017)
■Official Match Records
J1 League Total: 27 games, 2 goals
J2 League Total: 4 games, 0 goals
League Cup Total: 10 games, 1 goal
Emperor's Cup Total: 5 games, 0 goals
AFC Champions League: 4 games, 0 goals
Suruga Bank Championship: 1 game, 0 goals
■Comment from Player Umebachi
"I have decided to transfer permanently to Kanazawa. This year, I decided to return to Antlers, believing that I could contribute to achieving the team's goals. This season, I watched all the matches where we lost titles other than the league from the bench, and I strongly felt my lack of ability. Nevertheless, I gained great confidence this year by being able to play with the trust of my teammates and by playing while watching the backs of Japan's best players. I intend to continue to improve myself by utilizing this experience. Although I can no longer fight for Antlers, I have the best family here. I want to continue fighting so that we can meet again with smiles. Thank you for seven years."