Kento Hashimoto is a talented Japanese football player born in 1993, known for his role as a midfielder.
He began his professional career with FC Tokyo, where he played from 2012 to 2020.
In 2020, Hashimoto transferred to FC Rostov in the Russian Premier League, marking his first move to European football.
Biography
Early Life
Kento Hashimoto was born in 1993 in Japan and has emerged as a prominent figure in Japanese football. He began his journey in the sport at a young age, showcasing his talent in FC Tokyo's youth ranks, where he was recognized as one of the best prospects. His professional career took off when he joined FC Tokyo's first team in 2011, although he initially struggled for playing time, leading to a loan to Roasso Kumamoto for two seasons.
Career Progression
In 2020, Hashimoto made a significant move to Europe, signing with Russian Premier League club FC Rostov. His time at Rostov was marked by impressive performances, including scoring his first two goals in consecutive matches, helping his team secure vital victories. However, his journey was not without challenges; he faced a temporary removal from the squad due to injury and foreign player regulations but quickly returned to action.
In 2022, Hashimoto returned to Japan on loan to Vissel Kobe, and later that year, he joined Sociedad Deportiva Huesca, where he continues to play. Throughout his club career, he has also made his mark on the international stage, debuting for the Japan national team in 2019 and contributing to their success in the EAFF Championship in 2022.
Legacy
Kento Hashimoto's career is characterized by resilience and adaptability, transitioning from domestic leagues to international play. His recognition as a J.League Best XI player in 2019 highlights his skill and impact on the field, making him a notable figure in Japanese football history.
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Career & Clubs
FC Tokyo
Considered one of the best prospects in FC Tokyo's youth ranks, he first joined the first-team squad from the 2011 J.League Division 2 season. He didn't manage to amass much playing time in the squad, so Hashimoto was loaned to Roasso Kumamoto for the 2013 and 2014 seasons.
Rostov
On 9 July 2020, Russian Premier League club FC Rostov announced that they had reached an agreement with FC Tokyo for Hashimoto's transfer, and he would move pending a medical. The Japanese footballer signed a 4-year contract with Rostov after arriving in Russia and completing the medical exam. On 23 August 2020, he scored his first goal for Rostov to secure a 1–0 away victory over FC Ufa. In their next game 3 days later he once again scored the only goal of the game to beat FC Ural Yekaterinburg 1–0. On 19 February 2021, Rostov removed Hashimoto from their official squad as registered with the league. That was expected to be temporary, as Russian clubs are only allowed to have 8 foreign players registered at the same time, and Hashimoto was injured at the time. He was returned to the squad list on 24 February after the loan of David Toshevski freed up a foreign player spot.
Loan to Vissel Kobe
On 27 March 2022, Hashimoto returned to Japan and signed for Vissel Kobe firstly on a three-month transfer from Russia's FC Rostov after a FIFA ruling temporarily freezing the contracts of foreign players signed with Russian clubs and allowing them to go elsewhere. On 1…
Hashimoto made his debut for the Japan national football team on 26 March 2019 in a friendly against Bolivia, as a starter.
Club
As of the start from 2025 season.
Reserves performance
Last Updated: 25 February 2019
International goals
- Club
- FC Tokyo (2012–2020)
- Club
- FC Rostov (2020–2023)
- Club
- Vissel Kobe (2022–2022)
- Club
- Sociedad Deportiva Huesca (2022–2023)
- Club
- Sociedad Deportiva Huesca (2023–)
- National team
- Japan
Legacy
Clubs
Played together with
- Adaílton dos Santos da SilvaFC Tokyo
- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaVissel Kobe · 2010–2011
- Adílson Ferreira de SouzaVissel Kobe · 2013–2013
- Akihiro EndōVissel Kobe · 2005–2007
- Akihiro NagashimaVissel Kobe · 1995–2000
- Akihito KusunoseVissel Kobe · 2009
Akira KajiFC Tokyo · 2002–2005- Alan BahiaVissel Kobe · 2009–2009
Albert NađFC Rostov · 2007–2008- Albert NađFC Rostov · 2007–2007
- Albert TomàsVissel Kobe · 1998–1998
- Alberto Luiz de SouzaFC Rostov · 2005–2005
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Identifiers & aliases
Kento Hashimoto is a Japanese football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for J1 League club FC Tokyo and the Japan national team.
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