Analysing Kota Takai to Tottenham Hotspur

Everything we know about the highly-rated Japanese centre-back

Kota Takai stood in a white-and-navy Tottenham Hotspur shirt, stood in front of a dark background with a green glow behind him

This is the one we were waiting for. This is the kind of announcement we began our Emergency Broadcasts to cover: one of Llew's fascinations on a fast track to the big leagues.

We've been following Kota Takai for years, and Llew has spent many, many hours tracking his progress in Japan. Spurs fans, rejoice: we got you. Here's everything we know.

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Who is Kota Takai?

Kota Takai is ahead of the curve in his development: at 20 years old, he has already played over 80 times for Kawasaki Frontale, one of the best teams in the J.LEAGUE, and earned four caps for the senior Japan side. Those accolades have made him one of the most highly-rated prospects in Asian football.