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Kota Takai
Born: September 4, 2004
Height: 6' 3.5" (192cm)
Hometown: Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Nationality: 
Japanese
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JapanesePosition: Defender
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Sports Mole has 12 articles about Kota Takai. Articles 1 to 12:
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Today's confirmed Premier League transfers: Thursday, July 24
Keep track of every summer transfer deal done involving Premier League teams courtesy of Sports Mole's day-by-day roundup.07:00
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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.17:25
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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
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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.Jul 17, 11:38
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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Preview: Kawasaki Frontale vs. Vissel Kobe - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's J1 League clash between Kawasaki Frontale and Vissel Kobe, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 5, 21:31
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