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TSG Hoffenheim Signs Japanese Defender Koki Machida

6/28/2025

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TSG Hoffenheim has bolstered their defense by signing Koki Machida, a 27-year-old Japanese national team defender, from Belgian champions Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for approximately €5 million. Renowned for his robust defensive skills and aerial prowess, Machida has made 114 appearances for Saint-Gilloise and earned 17 caps for Japan, marking an exciting new chapter in his career.

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TSG Hoffenheim has bolstered their defense by signing Koki Machida, a 27-year-old Japanese national team defender, from Belgian champions Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for approximately €5 million. Renowned for his robust defensive skills and aerial prowess, Machida has made 114 appearances for Saint-Gilloise and earned 17 caps for Japan, marking an exciting new chapter in his career.