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Kento Shiogai strengthens VfL Wolfsburg: A new talent for the Bundesliga!
VfL Wolfsburg signs Kento Shiogai from NEC Nijmegen. The 20-year-old striker has signed until 2030 and will wear number 7.
Kento Shiogai strengthens VfL Wolfsburg: A new talent for the Bundesliga!
An exciting chapter in the Bundesliga has begun: VfL Wolfsburg has signed the talented striker Kento Shiogai from NEC Nijmegen. The 20-year-old signed a long-term contract until June 30, 2030 and already wears the number 7 shirt. Sports director Pirmin Schwegler praised Shiogai as “talented with a lot of potential”. Particularly noteworthy are his speed, intensity and pressing ability, which have already distinguished him this season. Shiogai scored an impressive nine goals in 14 competitive games for NEC Nijmegen, underlining his status as a promising player. Bundesliga reports that Shiogai completed his football training in Japan at Kugayama High School and Keio University before his career took him to the Yokohama F. Marinos.
After a successful time in Japan, Shiogai took the step to Europe. His move to Nijmegen in the summer of 2024 was a new challenge for him, which he mastered with flying colors. This season the striker was able to demonstrate his skills and won the hearts of the fans with his goals. With a total of 14 appearances for the Japanese U18, U19 and U23 national teams, he has also shown a good instinct for scoring goals by scoring eight goals. Shiogai is also pleased about this: “I am ready to give 100 percent for the team and to develop further,” he said enthusiastically about his new role at VfL Wolfsburg. VfL Wolfsburg highlights that Shiogai has drawn attention to himself through his good performance in the Eredivisie.
The Bundesliga and foreign talent
Shiogai's move comes at a time when the Bundesliga is increasingly relying on international talent. Foreign players are in high demand this season, and VfL Wolfsburg is not the only club looking to attract young talent. Transfermarkt provides an overview of the foreign players in the league who are impressing with their performances this season. Players with promising appearances and goals show how important an international perspective has become for German football.
An exciting chapter in the Bundesliga now begins for Kento Shiogai, which he will approach with ambition and the appropriate skills. Those responsible at VfL Wolfsburg believe that he has what it takes to quickly develop into a key person in the team. Fans and experts are excited to see how the young Japanese will perform in the coming period and whether he can live up to the high expectations.