We are pleased to announce that we have reached a basic agreement with Royal Union Saint-Gilloise (Belgium) for the loan transfer of Koki Machida. A formal contract is expected to be signed after a medical check-up in Belgium.
Loan Period:
January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Player Profile:
Player Name:
Koki Machida
Born:
August 25, 1997, Ibaraki Prefecture
Size:
190 cm, 80 kg
Position:
DF
Career:
Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Jr - Kashima Antlers Tsukuba Jr Youth - Kashima Antlers Youth - Kashima Antlers (2016)
Official Match Records:
J1 League Total
87 appearances, 8 goals
League Cup Total
11 appearances, 0 goals
Emperor's Cup Total
8 appearances, 0 goals
AFC Champions League Total
10 appearances, 0 goals
National Team History:
U-24 Japan National Team (2021 Tokyo Olympics)
U-23, U-22, U-20, U-19, U-18, U-17, U-16 Japan National Team
Comment from Machida:
"I will be transferring to Royal Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian First Division. First, I would like to thank Antlers for accepting this transfer for the sake of my dream and growth. It is true that I have felt frustrated over the past few years for not being able to win a title. However, when I considered my career, I decided that now was the time to take on this challenge. I have been with Antlers for 15 years, since I was in the fourth grade of elementary school. This club, where I have spent more than half of my life, is my home, and the teammates I have fought with are my family. And thanks to all the fans and supporters who have always cheered me on, whether we won or lost, or when I suffered a major injury, I have been able to fight this far. I will pursue my dream with everything I have gained at Antlers. To all the Antlers family involved with the club, thank you very much."