Kento Hashimoto, who played in the Russian Premier League Rostov in the midfielder of the former Japan national football team, has joined Vissel Kobe in J1.
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it is a transfer that utilizes the special measures of FIFA = FIFA, which allows foreign players playing in Russia to temporarily transfer to overseas clubs.
On the 7th of this month, FIFA allowed foreign players playing in Russia following Russia's invasion of Ukraine to temporarily transfer to a club abroad regardless of their current contract until June 30th. Was set up.
Under these circumstances, Vissel announced on the 27th that Hashimoto, who transferred from FC Tokyo of J1 to Rostov of the Russian Premier League, joined by taking advantage of special measures.
Hashimoto is a 28-year-old defensive midfielder who has abundant momentum and high skill to steal the ball from the opponent, and has participated in 13 games even for the Japanese national team.
Hashimoto said, "I am grateful to VISSEL KOBE for calling out to me, who has been in a difficult situation for the past month. I was quick to understand the tactics of the team and the characteristics of my teammates and fight for VISSEL with all my strength. Masu "and so on.