Koki Machida

Central Defender - Kashima Antlers
23 Aug 2026
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Events

20
Severity
Mood

  1. Clashed with Kaito Chida over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  2. Left out of the matchday squad

    Serious
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  3. Established as a regular starter

    Moderate
    Cause
    Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.

  4. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  5. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  6. Worried by competition from a new signing Kenta Nemoto

    Moderate
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  7. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  8. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.

  9. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  10. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  11. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  12. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $3.5M/y

  13. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $3.5M/y

  14. He has started to want: A place in the national squad

    Mind

  15. He has started to want: His place back

    Mind

  16. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind

  17. Named team captain

    Major
    Cause
    The manager and senior staff settled on him to lead the squad.

  18. Clashed with Kaito Chida over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  19. Lifted by a passionate half-time team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  20. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.