We are pleased to announce that Kota Kudo (22 years old) will be returning to the team after his developmental loan to Fagiano Okayama.

[Player Name] Kota Kota Kudo
[Date of Birth] Born August 13, 2003 (22 years old)
[Place of origin] Wakayama Prefecture
[Height/Weight] 180cm/77kg
[Position] Defender
[Football career] Nanki JSC → Urawa Reds Junior Youth → Urawa Reds Youth → Urawa Reds → Fujieda MYFC (developmental loan) → Giravanz Kitakyushu (developmental loan) → Fagiano Okayama (developmental loan)


[Player comments]
To everyone involved with Urawa Reds.
I will be playing for Urawa Reds again starting from the 2026/27 season.
Over the past three and a half years, I have never lost my desire to play for Urawa Reds.
I am happy to be able to wear Urawa Reds uniform and fight again, and at the same time, I understand the significance and responsibility that comes with it. With gratitude in my heart for being able to fight for Urawa Reds once more, I have made the decision to return with strong resolve.
I will give my absolute best to contribute to Urawa Reds' victory.
And I want to continue to work hard in my daily practice so that I can sing "We are Diamonds" with our fans and supporters more often at the stadium.