Daiki Hashioka

Daiki Hashioka (橋岡 大樹) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a right-back for club Luton Town and the Japan national team.

Urawa Reds
Daiki Hashioka joined J1 League club Urawa Reds in 2017. On 30 August, he debuted in J.League Cup (v Cerezo Osaka). On 6 March 2019, Hashioka made his AFC Champions League debut, at 19 years old, scoring twice in a 3–0 victory over Thai club Buriram United.

Sint–Truiden
On 31 January 2021, Hashioka joined Sint-Truiden on loan for the remainder of the 2020–21 season. Hashioka made his debut in European football on 28 February 2021, as a substitute in a 2–0 defeat to Eupen. Hashioka joined Sint-Truiden permanently at the end of the season, scoring his first goal for the club on 17 September 2023, in a 2–0 victory over Mechelen.

Luton Town
On 30 January 2024, Hashioka signed with Luton Town, becoming the first ever Japanese player in the club history. He made his Hatters debut after coming off the bench in a 6–2 loss to holders Manchester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup. He then scored an own goal in the 2nd minute against Manchester City in the Premier league on 13 April 2024.

International career
After playing for several youth teams, Hashioka made his first team debut for the Japan national team, on 10 December 2019, in a 2–1 victory over China.

Personal life
He is the younger brother of fellow footballer Kazuki Hashioka and cousin of long jump athlete, Yuki Hashioka.

Honours
Urawa Red Diamonds
 * J.League Cup / Copa Sudamericana Championship: 2017
 * Emperor's Cup: 2018
 * AFC Champions League runner-up: 2019

Japan
 * EAFF E-1 Football Championship runner-up: 2019