On July 16, Consadole Sapporo officially announced the signing of Yuto Shirai, the forward from FC Ryukyu.
Yuto Shirai is currently 24 years old, having come through the youth ranks at Gamba Osaka. He has previously played for Gamba Osaka and Okayama Grurin. In January 2023, Shirai joined FC Ryukyu as a free agent. This season, he has made 21 appearances for FC Ryukyu, scoring 11 goals and providing one assist.
Consadole Sapporo is currently suffering from a lack of firepower up front. Striker Takefusa Kubo has failed to score in 18 league matches, and in the previous match, a 1-1 draw against Vissel Kobe, he missed a penalty. Consadole Sapporo is currently bottom of the table with a record of two wins, six draws, and 15 losses.
Please note that there was an error in the translation regarding the striker’s name in the last paragraph. The correct name should be “Suzuki Takumi” instead of “Takefusa Kubo,” which was likely a mix-up due to similar names in Japanese football. Here is the corrected version:
Consadole Sapporo is currently suffering from a lack of firepower up front. Striker Suzuki Takumi has failed to score in 18 league matches, and in the previous match, a 1-1 draw against Vissel Kobe, he missed a penalty. Consadole Sapporo is currently bottom of the table with a record of two wins, six draws, and 15 losses.