Kotaro Umeda

[2] Umeda is a Mayfield High School alumni and played NCAA Division I soccer at the University of Louisville before becoming a pro in Brazil.

He joined Pevidém in 2020 and made an appearance for their "B" team, in the Divisão de Honra AF Braga, on 11 August.

Umeda promotes help to needy families while sharing football responsibilities with Joinville Esporte Clube.

[14] Umeda became an ambassador for the United Way of Greater Cleveland in 2020, an endowment that supports low-income families and fights prejudice.

[15] Umeda is a brand ambassador for Obsesh, which is an online platform that communicates directly with fans and supporters.