Biography
Versatile attacking wideman and Japanese international Yu Hirakawa joined Hull City in January 2026 on a half season loan from Championship rivals Bristol City. Introduced from the bench shortly after half time for his debut at Preston North End, Yu’s first contribution saw him tee up striker Oli McBurnie for a thrilling bicycle kick goal.
Yu Hirakawa was born…
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Details
Nationality: Japan
Date/Place of Birth: 3 January 2001, Kashima (Japan)
Hull City First Game: 20 January 2026, Preston North End A (Championship), 25 years, 17 days old
Hull City Final Game: [current player]
Clubs
Machida Zelvia (2021-2025), Bristol City (2024-2025, loan), Bristol City (2025-current), Hull City (2026, loan)
Hull City Record
Career: 1 apps, 0 goals
Yu Hirakawa| Season | LGE App | LGE Gls | FAC App | FAC Gls | FLC App | FLC Gls | EUR App | EUR Gls | OTH App | OTH Gls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 0 (1) | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |