Kōki Machida


Kōki Machida is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bundesliga club TSG Hoffenheim and the Japan national team.
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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.

TSG Hoffenheim

On June 25, 2025, Machida signed for Bundesliga club TSG Hoffenheim. Machida made his Bundesliga debut on 23 August in a 1–2 win against Bayer Leverkusen. However, he was forced to come off in the 45th minute because of an injury.

Honours

Union SG