is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Ekstraklasa club Jagiellonia Białystok.
Career
Vissel Kobe Kobayashi joined J1 League club Vissel Kobe from its youth team in 2018.
Celtic On 23 November 2022, it was announced that Kobayashi would join Scottish club Celtic on a five-year deal, becoming available for registration on 1 January 2023. On 18 January 2023, he made his debut for the club starting in a 4–0 victory against St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership.
Portimonense
On 24 August 2024, Kobayashi joined Portimonense.
Jagiellonia Białystok On 3 July 2025, Kobayashi moved to Polish club Jagiellonia Białystok on a three-year deal, with an option for a fourth year.
Personal life Kobayashi was born in Hyogo Prefecture.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVissel Kobe2018J1 League200020—402019J1 League000010—102021J1 League2202180—3212022J1 League320300060410Total5605111060781Machida Zelvia (loan)2019J2 League15000——150Yokohama FC (loan)2020J1 League2820020—302Celtic2022–23Scottish Premiership50200000702023–24Scottish Premiership0000000000Total5020000070Portimonense2024–25Liga Portugal 225010——260Jagiellonia Białystok2025–26Ekstraklasa15100—802312026–27Ekstraklasa5100—4091Total20200—120322Jagiellonia Białystok II2025–26III liga, group I30———30Career total1524811301801915
Honours Celtic Scottish Premiership: 2022–23 Scottish Cup: 2022–23
References
External links
Yuki Kobayashi at Vissel Kobe (archived)