Kota Takai
22-Year-Old
Sint-Truidense
Sent on loan to Sint-Truidense
Takai has joined Sint-Truidense VV on loan for the rest of the 2026/27 season, according to the club.
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Takai made eight Bundesliga appearances during a loan spell at Borussia Monchengladbach last season, making his debut against Augsburg in January, after joining his parent club from Kawasaki Frontale in the summer of 2025. The Japan international defender, an Asian U23 Cup winner and 2024 Olympian with four senior caps, now gets a fresh opportunity for regular playing time in Belgium's top flight.
Takai made eight Bundesliga appearances during a loan spell at Borussia Monchengladbach last season, making his debut against Augsburg in January, after joining his parent club from Kawasaki Frontale in the summer of 2025. The Japan international defender, an Asian U23 Cup winner and 2024 Olympian with four senior caps, now gets a fresh opportunity for regular playing time in Belgium's top flight.
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Heads back to England
Takai will return to parent club Tottenham following the conclusion of his loan spell at Gladbach.
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Fully operational again
Takai (undisclosed) is an option for play moving forward, according to manager Eugen Polanski. "Kota has not been missing for too long and is fully operational again."
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Doubtful against Heidenheim
Takai (undisclosed) returned to team training but has not yet completed a full session with his teammates, and will remain out for Saturday's clash against Heidenheim, according to his club.
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Will join team training Monday
Takai is expected to join team training on Monday after missing one month of action due to a muscle strain, but his workload will be managed, according to RHEINSCHE POST.
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Won't play vs. Koln
Takai (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Koln.
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