Kōta Takai
| Date of birth | 04 September 2004 |
| Place of birth | Yokohama |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Height | 1.93 m |
| Position | Defender |
Kōta Takai joined Tottenham Hotspur in July 2025 with a five-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Frontale | 01 Feb 2023 | 08 Jul 2025 | |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 08 Jul 2025 | ||
| Borussia Monchengladbach | 02 Jan 2026 | 31 May 2026 | L |
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Japan | FIFA World Cup | 2 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep 2024 | Japan v China PR | W | 7-0 | FIFA World Cup | Asia 3rd round group C |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Japan v Saudi Arabia | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Asia 3rd round group C |
| 05 Jun 2025 | Australia v Japan | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Asia 3rd round group C |
| 10 Jun 2025 | Japan v Indonesia | W | 6-0 | FIFA World Cup | Asia 3rd round group C |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.