Kyogo Furuhashi is a Japanese footballer who primarily plays as a forward for Birmingham City. Born on 20th January 1995, this makes him 31 years of age. Standing at about 5ft 6in (1.7m) tall and weighing around 9st 12lb (63kg), Furuhashi is a distinct figure on the pitch, usually seen with the number 9 emblazoned on his jersey. Alongside his club career, Furuhashi has had the honour of representing his nation, becoming a recognised figure in the Japan national team.
Football enthusiasts maintain a close watch on player's market values, offering a gauge for their progress and accolades. As per the data provided by experience football site, Transfermarkt, Furuhashi's current market value oscillates around £5m.
Furuhashi commenced his professional football journey with FC Gifu in the Japanese Lower Leagues circa January 2017. The debut season was fairly noteworthy with Furuhashi adorning the pitch in 24 league matches and netting the ball five times. Subsequently, in July 2018, he made a switch from FC Gifu to Vissel Kobe, a team competing in the top tier J1 League in Japan, for a reported fee of around £140k.
His stint at Vissel Kobe was marked by continuous improvement. In the initiation season, he scored five goals across 13 games but by 2021, he was firing 15 goals in just 21 appearances. In totality, his time at Vissel Kobe saw him make 95 appearances with a cumulative score of 42 league goals.
July 2021 marked a pivotal point in Furuhashi's career when he left Japan to play for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, joining in exchange for about £4.6m. During his time at Celtic, Furuhashi quickly adapted to the new playing conditions and showcased his skill by scoring 12 goals in his debut season. His performance only kept improving with the subsequent seasons, with a total of 63 goals in 116 appearances for Celtic across all competitions.
However, in January 2025, Furuhashi migrated from Scotland to France, signing a contract with Rennes in Ligue 1 for a rumoured fee of around £10m. His time in France was brief as by July 2025, he transferred to Birmingham City, currently playing in the Championship in England, for an undisclosed fee. His current season at Birmingham has been modest, with 26 appearances and one goal to his name.
Further, his recent endeavours include participating in FA Cup and League Cup for Birmingham City, scoring one goal each, as well as contributing to the World Cup Qualifiers Asia 2024 - 2026 for Japan with two appearances as a substitute.
