Born on 20th January 1995, Japanese footballer Kyogo Furuhashi currently garners attention as a forward with Rennes, majorly donning the number 7 jersey and playing as a striker. With a height of 5ft 6in (1.7m) and weighing 9st 12lb (63kg), this resilient player also showcases his talent in the Japan national team.
As of recent evaluations, Furuhashi's market value stands at approximately £10.2m according to Transfermarkt. His contract with Rennes, which extends till 30th June 2027, yet has 2 years and 4 months left to it.
Prior to reaching his current status, Furuhashi's career bore witness to a timeline of incredible growth. His journey began in January 2017 with FC Gifu in Japan's Lower Leagues. In his debut season, he made 24 first team appearances, successfully scoring five goals in league matches.
A year later, in July 2018, Furuhashi moved from FC Gifu to Vissel Kobe, a J1 League team in Japan, in a transfer valued around £140k. During his tenure there, he made impressive strides forward, appearing in numerous matches - 13 in 2018, 31 in 2019, 30 in 2020, and 21 in 2021. His goal-scoring ability also mirrored this progress, moving from scoring five goals in 2018, ten in 2019, twelve in 2020, to a whopping fifteen in 2021.
In a significant career move, Furuhashi transferred from Vissel Kobe to Celtic, a Premiership team in Scotland, in July 2021 for a fee of approximately £4.6m. His time at Celtic from 2021 to 2025 saw him evolve significantly. Starting with 20 first team appearances and twelve goals in the 2021 - 2022 season, he played 36 matches and scored 27 goals in the 2022 - 2023 season, 38 matches and scored 14 goals in the 2023 - 2024 season, and 22 matches with ten goals in the 2024 - 2025 season.
Following his stint at Celtic, Furuhashi transferred to Rennes, a Ligue 1 team in France, for £10m in January 2025. His present season with Rennes, the 2024 - 2025 season, has seen him appear in five first team league matches.
Moreover, in the Asia 2024 - 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, Furuhashi represented Japan twice as a substitute. The intriguing career journey of this prodigious striker underscores his continued versatility and talent in the world of football.
