We would like to announce that Taiki Hirato will be on a developmental loan to FC Machida Zelvia for the 2018 season.
Developmental Loan Period: February 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
＜Player Profile＞
■Player Name:
HIRATO, Taiki
■Born:
April 18, 1997, Ibaraki Prefecture
■Position:
MF
■Height/Weight:
177 cm, 68 kg
■Career History:
Kashima Antlers Jr. Youth - Kashima Antlers Youth - Kashima Antlers (2016) - FC Machida Zelvia (2017)
■Official Match Records:
J2 League Total: 26 games, 3 goals
Emperor's Cup Total: 1 game, 0 goals
League Cup Total: 2 games, 0 goals (Kashima only)
■Comment from Hirato:
"I played for FC Machida Zelvia in the 2017 season, and some of you even came all the way to Machida to support me. Thank you very much. After careful consideration, I have decided to continue with Machida for the 2018 season in order to become a player worthy of Kashima Antlers and to be a player they need. I will do my best to grow even bigger before returning, so I would be delighted if you could come and watch our games. To all the fans and supporters, please continue your warm support!"