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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Adequate recovery speed for a Bundesliga centre-back but not a standout sprinter. (conf 0.55)
Can cover ground in behind though not among the league's quickest defenders. (conf 0.55)
Turns and redirects reasonably well when squeezed by quick forwards. (conf 0.5)
Holds his defensive shape and intensity across a full ninety minutes. (conf 0.55)
Control
Generally clean control under pressure for a build-from-the-back defender. (conf 0.5)
Comfortable carrying the ball short distances out of defence, not a progressive dribbler. (conf 0.5)
Uses his frame to protect the ball when pressed near his own box. (conf 0.5)
Rarely tasked with long-range strikes, mostly a distributor rather than a striker of the ball. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Reliable in possession-based systems suited to his time at Union Saint-Gilloise. (conf 0.55)
Can find switches and line-breaking balls though not a standout distributor. (conf 0.5)
Not a facet of his game as a central defender who rarely reaches wide areas. (conf 0.4)
Reads passing lanes well enough to initiate attacks from the back. (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
Occasional set-piece threat but not a regular goal scorer. (conf 0.4)
Sensible when he does venture forward on set pieces, rarely shoots from distance. (conf 0.4)
Makes intelligent runs into the box on corners as a physical set-piece threat. (conf 0.45)
A useful aerial presence at attacking set pieces rather than a dead-ball specialist. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Strong in the air at both ends, a genuine physical presence for his size. (conf 0.6)
Competes well one-on-one with a sturdy, combative defensive approach. (conf 0.55)
Defense
Engages proactively when his side presses high out of possession. (conf 0.5)
Timely interventions and interceptions typical of an experienced Japanese international centre-back. (conf 0.55)
Well organised and disciplined, a captain-type presence in the back line. (conf 0.55)
Mental
Rarely rattled under pressure, comfortable in build-up phases. (conf 0.55)
Generally sound judgement on when to step, cover or play out from the back. (conf 0.5)
Consistent defensive effort and tracking across matches. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
Has generally stayed available without a notable history of long-term injuries. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
Late-twenties defender likely near his ceiling after establishing himself in Belgium and Germany. (conf 0.45)
Known within Japanese and Belgian football circles, still building profile in the Bundesliga. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Koki Machida is a Japanese centre-back who moved to TSG Hoffenheim in the 2025 summer window after making his name at Union Saint-Gilloise, where he was a key defensive figure in the club's Belgian title success. Physically robust and composed on the ball, he combines aerial strength with a calm, possession-friendly approach suited to modern build-out systems. He remains a fixture in Japan's national team defensive pool. At Hoffenheim he is expected to add experience and organisation to a Bundesliga backline.
Played for Kashima Antlers in Japan before moving to European football.
Was a key centre-back for Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian Pro League.
Capped internationally for the Japan national team.
Now plays for TSG Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga.