VISSEL KOBE News/Report: Announcement of goalkeeper Shio Takayama’s offer to join from University of Tsukuba

We would like to inform you that goalkeeper Shio Takayama (22) from the University of Tsukuba has been appointed as a new addition for the 2024 season.

Shioki TAKAYAMA

■Date of birth: June 13, 2001 (22 years old)

■Height/Weight: 190cm/83kg

■Position: GK

■Birthplace: Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture

■Team history: Shonan Leone (’06-’13/Katase Elementary, Kanagawa Prefecture) → Shonan Bellmare U-15 Hiratsuka (’14-’16) → Shonan Bellmare U-18 (’17-’19) → University of Tsukuba ( ’20~)

■Representative career: U-15 Japan National Team (2016), U-16 Japan National Team candidate (2016)

■Features of play:

He is good at stopping shots from close range, and uses his height to respond to high balls with a sense of stability. The feed from his left foot is also highly accurate, allowing him to participate in the build-up.

Comment from Shio Takayama

I am Shio Takayama, a member of the University of Tsukuba Soccer Club, who will be joining Vissel Kobe from the 2024 season.

I am proud to be able to start my professional career with Vissel Kobe, a J1 League champion team.

Also, from the day I decided I wanted to become a professional soccer player until today, I have received support from many coaches, teammates, and friends. I would also like to thank my family for always believing in me and supporting me through thick and thin.

As a professional soccer player, I want to become a player who can give dreams and inspiration, and I want to help Vissel Kobe win and win the title as soon as possible.

We would like to thank everyone involved in Vissel Kobe for their continued support.