We would like to announce that, as stated in the title, Takanori Maeno will be transferring completely to Albirex Niigata.
＜Player Profile＞
■Player Name: Takanori Maeno
■Born: April 14, 1988, from Ehime Prefecture
■Height/Weight: 170 cm, 63 kg
■Position: DF
■Career: (Year of joining in parentheses)
Ehime FC Junior Youth - Ehime FC Youth - Ritsumeikan University - Ehime FC (2011) - Kashima Antlers (2013-)
■Official Match Statistics:
J1 League Total: 22 appearances, 0 goals
J2 League Total: 74 appearances, 5 goals
Nabisco Cup Total: 5 appearances, 0 goals
Emperor's Cup Total: 5 appearances, 0 goals (1 appearance, 0 goals with Kashima)
■Comment from Player Maeno:
"Although it was a short two years, I am truly grateful for everything. I have nothing but words of gratitude for my teammates with whom I shared both joy and hardship, the club staff, and the supporters who continued to give me warm encouragement. While I regret that I couldn't play more matches and contribute to the team, being able to play soccer at this club has been a huge plus in my soccer career. I want to turn this experience into my strength and use it for my new challenge. Thank you very much."