[4] Kiyotake subsequently moved within the Bundesliga in 2014 to join Hannover 96 on a four year contract.

[5] On 24 June 2016, Kiyotake transferred to La Liga side Sevilla on a four year contract, following Hannover 96's relegation from the Bundesliga.

[11] Kiyotake made his Japan national team debut against South Korea on 10 August 2011.

[14] On 5 June 2013, Kiyotake was called up to the Japan squad for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.

[16] On 15 December 2014, Kiyotake was called up to the Japan squad for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.