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Umut Virtanen
CF · Second Striker #9 Open to Offers Professional · 1st division

Umut Virtanen

📍 Japan · 🎂 23 yrs · 🛡️ Vissel Kobe (Kobe) · 🏆 J1 League · 💶 €4.8M
Languages: Japanese English
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

Vissel Kobe

Kobe, Japan

J1 League · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • Paris Saint-Germain France · Ligue 1 · Elite
  • Al Hilal Saudi Arabia · Saudi Pro League · Elite
  • RB Leipzig Germany · Bundesliga · Professional

Player Bio

Umut Virtanen is a left-footed second striker at Vissel Kobe (Kobe). Speaks Japanese, English. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

ClinicalMovement

Key attributes

Pace80
Shooting85
Passing84
Dribbling87
Defending60
Physical79

Player radar

Pace 80 Shooting 85 Passing 84 Dribbling 87 Defending 60 Physical 79

AI Profile Rating

84

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace80
Shooting85
Passing84
Dribbling87
Defending60
Physical79

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.82
Assists / 900.18
G+A17

📈 Market value trend

Now €4.8M
€1.6M 2021 €2.5M 2022 €3.1M 2023 €3.8M 2024 €4.8M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    Vissel Kobe27 apps · 14 goals
  • 2023–24
    Vissel Kobe II21 apps · 11 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€4.8m ↑ €728k
Foot
Left
Height
183 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Oct 2025 Vissel Kobe II → Vissel Kobe Free
Aug 2024 Youth academy → Vissel Kobe II €1.92m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Nov 5, 2026

Full report
Performance score
84
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 92

Injury risk
23% Low

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Shooting, Passing.
  • Development areas: Defending.
  • Strong fit for Second Striker role (fit score 84).
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Low injury risk profile based on available data.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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