Urawa Reds is pleased to announce that we have applied for Hayate Ueki a player from Nihon University, to be designated as a "2025 JFA/J.League Special Designated Player," and this has been approved by the Japan Football Association.

[Player Name] Hayate Ueki Ueki
[Date of Birth] Born October 11, 2003 (21 years old)
[Hometown] Kanagawa Prefecture
[Height/Weight] 173cm/71kg
[Position] Midfielder
[Soccer History] Hachimatsu SC → Yokohama F･Marinos Junior Youth Oppama → Nichidai Fujisawa High School → Nihon University

* Hayate Ueki 's transfer to Urawa Reds for the 2026 season has been confirmed.

[What are JFA/J.League Special Designated Players?]
• Objective: The objective is to provide an environment tailored to individual abilities, transcending the boundaries of different categories and leagues, during the crucial developmental years for soccer players.
Overview: This program is open to student players belonging to teams affiliated with the All Japan University Football Federation, the All Japan High School Athletic Federation Football Division, or university-run (school corporation) teams other than J.League clubs, or players belonging to teams affiliated with the Japan Club Youth Football Federation. Only players certified by the JFA will be allowed to participate in J.League and other Trial while remaining registered with their original teams.