Kota Takai

BMG

• #25 • Center Back

Kota Takai

BMG

• #25 • Center Back

Nationality

Japan

Position

Role

Driving Centre Back

Birthdate (Age)

Sep 4, 2004 (21)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'4"

Weight

185 lb

Club

Gladbach

League

Bundesliga

Ranking

No ranking data

Timeline

Grades

Key Grades

Overall

100th/190 DEF

63.5

Passing

82nd/190 DEF

1 V 1 Defending

110th/187 DEF

67.1

Aerial Duel

92nd/187 DEF

66.9

Positioning

126th/189 DEF

65.4

Blocking

108th/187 DEF

Overall Grades by game

Metrics

Key Metrics

Appearances

394

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Matches

No matches scheduled

News

Jul 3, 2026

Heads back to England

Takai will return to parent club Tottenham following the conclusion of his loan spell at Gladbach.

Analysis: Takai made eight Bundesliga appearances across 339 minutes for Gladbach, contributing 11 tackles and 20 clearances in a rotational role throughout the campaign. Takai now heads back to Tottenham where his future under new coach Roberto De Zerbi will be assessed heading into the 2026/27 season.

Dec 2, 2025

Plays with U21s

Takai (foot) participated in a U221 match on Tuesday, according to his club.

Analysis: Takai took to the field Tuesday for the first time as a Spur, with the defender earning time in a U21 match as he recovers from a foot injury. This is massive news for the defender, as he is yet to debut this campaign due to injury. He is unlikely to earn much time as a starter once fully fit, although the club will be happy to add some depth to their defensive department in the coming matches.