Naoki Hayashi (林 尚輝, Hayashi Naoki, born 9 June 1998) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre back for J1 League club Tokyo Verdy.
[1] Hayashi joined J2 League club Tokyo Verdy on loan for the 2023 season.
[2] He helped them gain promotion to the J1 League, making 23 appearances and scoring 3 goals.
[3] In December 2024, it was announced that Hayashi would be joining Tokyo Verdy on a permanent transfer.
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