Naoki Hayashi

Naoki Hayashi (林 尚輝, Hayashi Naoki; born 9 June 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre back for J1 League club Tokyo Verdy.^[1]

Naoki Hayashi

Personal information
Date of birth	(1998-06-09) 9 June 1998 (age 27)
Place of birth	Osaka, Japan
Height	1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Centre back
Team information
Current team	Tokyo Verdy
Number	4
Youth career
	Rip Ace SC
2014–2016	Rissho University Shonan High School
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2020	Osaka University H&SS
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2024	Kashima Antlers	7	(0)
2023–2024	→ Tokyo Verdy (loan)	52	(3)
2025–	Tokyo Verdy	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:47, 27 December 2024 (UTC)

Career

Hayashi joined J2 League club Tokyo Verdy on loan for the 2023 season.^[2] He helped them gain promotion to the J1 League, making 23 appearances and scoring 3 goals. His loan was extended in December 2023 for the 2024 season.^[3]

In December 2024, it was announced that Hayashi would be joining Tokyo Verdy on a permanent transfer.^[4]

Career statistics

Club

As of end of 2024 season.^[5][6]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Japan			League		Emperor's Cup		J.League Cup		Other		Total
Kashima Antlers	2021	J1 League	6	0	3	1	8	1	–		17	2
	2022	J1 League	1	0	0	0	0	0	–		1	0
	Total		7	0	3	1	8	1	0	0	18	2
Tokyo Verdy (loan)	2023	J2 League	23	3	0	0	–		2[a]	0	25	3
	2024	J1 League	29	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	32	0
	Total		52	3	2	0	1	0	2	0	57	3
Career total			59	3	5	1	9	1	2	0	75	5

1. Appearances in J1/J2 play-offs