Kōki Machida

Kōki Machida (町田 浩樹, Machida Kōki, born 25 August 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Belgian Pro League club Union SG and the Japan national team.

Club career

Kashima Antlers

Machida joined J1 League club Kashima Antlers in 2016. On 25 May, he debuted in J.League Cup, in a match against Júbilo Iwata.

Union Saint-Gilloise

Machida joined the Belgian Pro League club, Union Saint-Gilloise on loan in January 2022, before signing a permanent contract a year later until 2026. On 9 May 2024, he scored the only goal against Antwerp in the 2024 Belgian Cup final, securing his club's first title in competition after 110 years.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 3 May 2025

International

As of match played 19 November 2024

Honours

Union SG

References

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