Ryotaro Araki transfers from Kashima Antlers to Sint Truiden
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 9:35 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Ryotaro Araki, a winger for the Kashima Antlers, has signed with Sint Truiden in the Belgian Pro League. After six years with Kashima, where he made nearly 150 appearances and scored 18 goals, Araki aims to further his career in Europe. He recently participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics and has experience playing in Japan's top division. Sint Truiden has previously provided a platform for many Japanese players to transition to European football. The club's Japanese ownership has fostered an environment conducive to this move, which could lead to opportunities for Araki and other incoming players.
- •Araki joins Sint Truiden after six years with Kashima Antlers.
- •He scored 18 goals in nearly 150 appearances for Kashima.
- •Araki featured for Japan in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- •Sint Truiden has a history of signing J League players.
- •The club's environment supports smooth transitions to European football.
- 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Kashima Antlers winger swaps the J League for Belgian Pro League and Sint Truiden
"It wouldn’t be a transfer window in Belgium if Sint Truiden weren’t signing players from the J League. The latest to make the switch from the top flight of Japanese football is Ryotaro Araki, who ...
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