K. Hayashi
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Machida Zelvia.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 33 | 4 | 1 | 2575 | 6.79 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 13 | 0 | 1 | 923 | 6.85 |
 J-League Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 210 | — |
Scout report
K. Hayashi is a 25-year-old defensive midfielder at Machida Zelvia, rated 54.4 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 6th of 377 on scout potential in the J1 League. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter this season (75.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.59 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Hayashi.
Judged on this season alone, Hayashi graded 35 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 13% of the 49 defensive midfielders in the J1 League, on 4 goals, 1 assist and 2.586 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 55 → 35). Over the 3 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2024/25.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 54, top 5% of the 49 defensive midfielders in the J1 League. At 25 Hayashi is in his prime years, and a market index of 15.9 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2024/25 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Machida Zelvia finished 6th of 20 · an upper-table side
2.59 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 11 clean sheets across 33 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (6th of 20) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 4 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 75.3% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.18 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
Watch points
- Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.
Outlook
With a Rating of 54.4, Hayashi carries the 2nd-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the J1 League (top 5%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.59 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
