Daichi Hayashi (林 大地, Hayashi Daichi, born 23 May 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for J1 League club Gamba Osaka.

Daichi Hayashi
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-05-23) 23 May 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Osaka, Japan
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Gamba Osaka
Number 91
Youth career
Senri Hijiri SC
Gamba Osaka
2014–2016 Riseisha High School
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2020 Osaka University H&SS
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2021 Sagan Tosu 52 (14)
2021–2024 Sint-Truiden 56 (14)
2023–20241. FC Nürnberg (loan) 14 (2)
2024– Gamba Osaka 0 (0)
International career
2021 Japan U23 8 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 May 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 August 2021

Club career

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Sagan Tosu

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On 3 August 2019, it was announced that Hayashi would join the team for the 2020 season.[1] He scored on his league debut against Cerezo Osaka on 11 August 2019, scoring in the 88th minute.[2]

Sint-Truidense

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On 7 August 2021, Hayashi joined Belgian club Sint-Truidense.[3] He scored on his league debut against Cercle Brugge on 28 August 2021, scoring in the 7th minute.[4]

1. FC Nürnberg

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On 20 June 2023, Hayashi joined 2. Bundesliga club 1. FC Nürnberg on a season-long loan deal.[5] He made his league debut against Hansa Rostock on 30 July 2023.[6] Hayashi scored his first league goal against Hertha BSC on 22 October 2023, scoring in the 84th minute.[7]

Gamba Osaka

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On 30 June 2024, Hayashi officially returned to J1 League side Gamba Osaka, joining the club on a permanent deal.[8][9]

International career

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Due to an injury to Ritsu Dōan, Hayashi got a callup to the 2021 Saison Card Cup.[10]

Hayashi was called up as a backup player for the 2020 Summer Olympics.[11]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 28 April 2024[12]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sagan Tosu 2019 J1 League 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
2020 31 9 0 0 1[a] 0 0 0 32 9
2021 20 4 0 0 1[a] 1 0 0 21 5
Career total 52 14 0 0 2 1 0 0 54 15
Sint-Truidense 2021–22 Belgian Pro League 25 7 1 0 26 7
2022–23 31 7 3 1 34 8
56 14 4 1 0 0 0 0 60 15
1. FC Nürnberg 2023–24 2. Bundesliga 14 2 3 1 17 3
Career total 122 30 7 2 2 1 0 0 131 33
  1. ^ a b Appearances in the J.League Cup

References

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  1. ^ "鳥栖がユニバ優勝メンバーの明治大DF森下&大阪体育大FW林の来季加入を発表!". web.gekisaka.jp (in Japanese). 3 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Cerezo Osaka vs Sagan Tosu - 11 August 2019". int.soccerway.com.
  3. ^ DAICHI HAYASHI IS A CANARY! Archived 8 August 2021 at the Wayback Machine, stvv.com, 7 August 2021
  4. ^ "Cercle Brugge vs Sint-Truiden - 28 August 2021". int.soccerway.com.
  5. ^ "Per Leihe: Konnichiwa, Daichi Hayashi!" [Loan: Konnichiwa, Daichi Hayashi!]. www.fcn.de (in German). 20 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Hansa Rostock vs Hansa Rostock - 30 July 2023". int.soccerway.com.
  7. ^ "Nürnberg vs Hertha Berlin - 22 October 2023". int.soccerway.com.
  8. ^ "Daichi HAYASHI joins the team on a permanent transfer from Sint-Truiden VV (Belgium)". GAMBA OSAKA Official Site. 30 June 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  9. ^ "G大阪が下部組織出身"ビースト"FW林大地を獲得「とても感動しています」「熱く戦い、多くのゴールを決めたい」". ゲキサカ (in Japanese). 30 June 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  10. ^ "U-24日本代表 選手変更のお知らせ SAISON CARD CUP 2021【3.26@東京/東京スタジアム、3.29@福岡/北九州スタジアム】". www.jfa.jp (in Japanese).
  11. ^ "U-24日本代表メンバー 第32回オリンピック競技大会(2020/東京) サッカー競技(男子) キリンチャレンジカップ2021【7.12@大阪、7.17@兵庫】". www.jfa.jp (in Japanese).
  12. ^ Daichi Hayashi at Soccerway. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
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