Kota Takai

Born: September 4, 2004

Height: 6' 3.5" (192cm)

Hometown: Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Nationality: Japan Japanese

Position: Defender
Career History
Sports Mole has 41 articles about Kota Takai. Articles 1 to 40:
Dominic Solanke of Tottenham Hotspur during his side's match against Eintracht Frankfurt, on April 10, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur injury, suspension list vs. Newcastle United: Will Dominic Solanke be available for Thomas Frank?
Sports Mole rounds up Tottenham's injury and suspension list ahead of Tuesday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
Nov 30, 23:41
 Tottenham Hotspur's Radu Dragusin, Dejan Kulusevski and Lucas Bergvall pictured on September 25, 2024
Team News: Tottenham vs. Man United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.
Nov 7, 12:30
 Tottenham Hotspur's Mohammed Kudus on August 16, 2025
Tottenham lineup vs. Man United: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Tottenham Hotspur could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Manchester United.
Nov 6, 12:35
 Mohammed Kudus of Tottenham Hotspur during the UEFA Super Cup on August 13, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur injury, suspension list vs. Man United: Will Mohammed Kudus make his return to the team?
Sports Mole rounds up Tottenham's injury and suspension list ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Manchester United.
Nov 6, 00:52
 Tottenham Hotspur's Wilson Odobert on Ocotober 19, 2025
Tottenham injury news: Thomas Frank handed Wilson Odobert injury concern ahead of Everton away trip
Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank faces a nervous wait to discover whether Wilson Odobert will be fit for Sunday's Premier League meeting with Everton.
Oct 23, 16:08
 Tottenham Hotspur's Dominic Solanke pictured on August 23, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur injury, suspension list and return dates for Aston Villa: Will Dominic Solanke return to action?
Sports Mole rounds up all of the injury and suspension news for Tottenham Hotspur ahead of their Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon.
Oct 16, 15:23
 Tottenham Hotspur's Dominic Solanke on September 23, 2025
Team News: Leeds vs. Tottenham injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Oct 3, 12:30
 Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero pictured on December 8, 2024
Tottenham lineup vs. Leeds: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Tottenham Hotspur could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Leeds United.
Oct 2, 13:05
 Tottenham Hotspur's Randal Kolo Muani pictured on September 17, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur injury, suspension list and return dates for Leeds: Will Kolo Muani make Premier League debut?
Sports Mole rounds up all of Tottenham Hotspur's injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Leeds United.
Oct 1, 19:11
 Tottenham Hotspur's Dominic Solanke on September 23, 2025
Tottenham injury news: Dominic Solanke to undergo surgery as Thomas Frank delivers Cristian Romero update
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank reveals Dominic Solanke has undergone surgery, as he provides an injury update on Cristian Romero ahead of the Champions League clash with Bodo/Glimt.
Sep 29, 23:09
 Tottenham Hotspur's Randal Kolo Muani pictured on September 17, 2025
Tottenham injury, suspension list and return dates for Wolves: Kolo Muani, Solanke, Bissouma latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Tottenham Hotspur's injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Sep 25, 06:45
 Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank pictured on August 16, 2025
Tottenham injury news: Quintuple update from Thomas Frank as starter confirmed for Doncaster EFL Cup tie
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank provides the latest update on the fitness of his squad ahead of Wednesday’s EFL Cup third-round tie against Doncaster Rovers.
Sep 23, 16:37
 Tottenham Hotspur's Dominic Solanke pictured on August 23, 2025
Team News: Brighton vs. Tottenham injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur.
Sep 19, 15:00
 Tottenham Hotspur's Destiny Udogie on September 16, 2025
Tottenham lineup vs. Brighton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Tottenham Hotspur could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Sep 18, 20:10
 Tottenham Hotspur's Micky van de Ven celebrates scoring on September 13, 2025
Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 18, 20:00
 Tottenham Hotspur's Dominic Solanke pictured on September 29, 2024
Tottenham injury, suspension list and return dates for Villarreal: Dominic Solanke latest as six missing
Sports Mole rounds up Tottenham Hotspur's injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash against Villarreal.
Sep 14, 09:01
 Tottenham Hotspur's Dominic Solanke goes off injured on March 6, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur injury, suspension list and return dates for West Ham United clash: Dominic Solanke ankle latest
Sports Mole rounds up Tottenham Hotspur's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash against West Ham United on Saturday.
Sep 10, 18:23
 Brighton & Hove Albion's Jan Paul van Hecke on August 24, 2025
Tottenham transfer news: Spurs receive 'big boost' in pursuit of £44m-rated Premier League defender
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly receive encouragement in their efforts to sign Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke.
Sep 6, 10:19
 Netherlands' Nathan Ake on September 3, 2025
Man City transfer news: Nathan Ake asking price ‘revealed’ as Tottenham ‘consider re-opening talks’ for defender
Tottenham Hotspur may look to reignite their interest in Manchester City defender Nathan Ake in the January transfer window, according to a report.
Sep 4, 12:05
 Tottenham Hotspur's Mathys Tel on August 13, 2025
Tottenham haunted by familiar home-grown issue as Thomas Frank leaves summer signings out of Champions League squad
Tottenham Hotspur are haunted by a familiar home-grown issue as Thomas Frank leaves six players - including two summer signings - out of his Champions League league phase squad.
Sep 3, 20:11
 Tottenham Hotspur's Mohammed Kudus on August 16, 2025
Tottenham transfer window analysis: Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus lead key arrivals but will Eberechi Eze snub haunt Spurs?
Sports Mole analyses whether the summer transfer window was a success for Tottenham Hotspur as they look to balance Champions League and Premier League football in Thomas Frank's first season in charge.
Sep 2, 21:35
 Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on March 15, 2025
Tottenham 2025 summer transfers: Every confirmed signing and sale for Europa League winners
Track all of Tottenham's 2025 summer transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, latest rumours and squad updates.
Sep 2, 17:09
 Alexander Isak/Liverpool composite
Today's confirmed Premier League transfers: Deadline day - Monday, September 1
Keep track of every summer transfer deal done involving Premier League teams courtesy of Sports Mole's day-by-day roundup.
Sep 1, 18:20
 Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank pictured on July 31, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur injury, suspension list and return dates for Bournemouth clash: Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison latest
Sports Mole rounds up Tottenham Hotspur's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash against Bournemouth on Saturday.
Aug 27, 20:26
 Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol on April 27, 2025
Team News: Man City vs. Tottenham injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur.
Aug 22, 12:30
 Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank pictured on August 16, 2025
Tottenham lineup vs. Man City: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Tottenham Hotspur could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Manchester City.
Aug 21, 18:12
 Manchester City's Tijjani Reijnders celebrates on August 16, 2025
Preview:Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 21, 18:00
 Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison pictured on May 1, 2025
Tottenham injury, suspension list and return dates for Man City: James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Yves Bissouma updates
Sports Mole rounds up all of Tottenham Hotspur's injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Manchester City.
Aug 20, 15:04
 Yves Bissouma celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur on August 24, 2024
Tottenham injury, suspension list and return dates for Burnley: Bissouma, Udogie, Kulusevski updates
Sports Mole rounds up all of Tottenham Hotspur's injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Burnley.
Aug 14, 11:24
 Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma pictured in March 2025
Premier League: Why clubs are increasingly targeting Asian football talent
Son Heung-min, Kaoru Mitoma, Wataru Endo or Hwang Hee-chan... these are just a few examples of how Asian players have evolved from being perceived as risky signings to becoming consistent, influential figures in British football.
Aug 14, 06:40
 Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison pictured on May 1, 2025
Tottenham injury, suspension list and return dates for PSG: Kulusevski, Solanke latest for UEFA Super Cup
Sports Mole rounds up all of Tottenham Hotspur's injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
Aug 10, 08:13
 Tottenham Hotspur's Ashley Phillips pictured on July 17, 2024
Tottenham transfer news: Loan deal confirmed as 20-year-old moves in "significant coup"
Tottenham Hotspur's Ashley Phillips rejoins Stoke City on loan for the 2025-26 season in what is described as a "significant coup" for the Potters.
Jul 23, 17:25
 Bournemouth's Illya Zabarnyi in action on October 19, 2024
Tottenham transfer news today: Spurs ready to 'hijack' PSG move for Bournemouth star
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ready to hijack Paris Saint-Germain's pursuit of Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi.
Jul 19, 14:42
 Tottenham Hotspur's Destiny Udogie pictured on December 29, 2024
Tottenham transfer news: Spurs make Destiny Udogie 'plan' following key Thomas Frank decision
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank makes an important decision over Destiny Udogie's future, amid interest from Italian giants Juventus.
Jul 17, 00:23
 Japan's Kota Takai pictured on March 20, 2025
Tottenham: Who is Kota Takai, the Japanese prodigy signed for £5m?
Tottenham Hotspur complete the signing of highly rated Japanese centre-back Kota Takai from Kawasaki Frontale in a deal worth £5m.
Jul 9, 22:00
 Japan's Kota Takai pictured on June 10, 2025
Kota Takai contract length and possible debut date as Tottenham confirm £5m transfer
Tottenham Hotspur confirm the signing of Japan international defender Kota Takai in a £5m deal from Kawasaki Frontale, and he could make his debut as soon as next weekend.
Jul 8, 09:03
 Genoa's Koni De Winter celebrates on September 16, 2024
Tottenham 'battling Inter Milan' for £21.5m Cristian Romero replacement after Atletico Madrid 'agreement' claim
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly face competition from Inter Milan to sign a £21.5m-rated Cristian Romero replacement in the summer transfer window.
Jul 4, 23:40
 Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero pictured on May 21, 2025
Tottenham 'rivalling Liverpool, Bayern' for £77.6m defender as new Cristian Romero replacement identified
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly identify a new Cristian Romero replacement as they join Liverpool and Bayern Munich in the chase for a 22-year-old Bundesliga defender.
Jul 3, 07:11
 Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace during his team's clash against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, on May 11, 2025
Tottenham transfer news: Thomas Frank receives Eberechi Eze 'boost' as Spurs weigh up £68m decision
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly receive encouragement in their pursuit of Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze as they weigh up whether to trigger his £68m release clause.
Jun 24, 07:41
 Japan's Kota Takai pictured on March 20, 2025
Tottenham 'agree £5m deal' for Cristiano Ronaldo slayer as Thomas Frank green lights next transfer
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly agree a £5m deal for a 20-year-old centre-back who helped to slay Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr in the AFC Champions League.
Jun 23, 20:17
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