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Completes partial training Machida (knee) took part in some training work with the team for the first time since starting his recovery in August, the team reported Tuesday.

Impact Machida is making progress toward his return from an ACL tear that sidelined practically for the entire 2025/26 season. However, he may be ready to play at some point before the World Cup, likely getting minutes as a substitute before being able to challenge Ozan Kabak and Albian Hajdari at center-back.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trains with ball Machida (knee) was spotted on grass and training with the ball Tuesday, the club posted.

Impact Machida suffered a torn ACL in the season opener against Leverkusen but his recovery is trending in the right direction after he was spotted back on the grass Tuesday working with the ball. That is an encouraging sign for the Japanese defender since it puts him on track to return before the end of the campaign and potentially help Hoffenheim during the final push as they sit in a strong position in the race for Champions League spots next season.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with ball Machida (knee) was spotted on grass and training with the ball Tuesday, the club posted.

Impact Machida suffered a torn ACL in the season opener against Leverkusen but his recovery is trending in the right direction after he was spotted back on the grass Tuesday working with the ball. That is an encouraging sign for the Japanese defender since it puts him on track to return before the end of the campaign and potentially help Hoffenheim during the final push as they sit in a strong position in the race for Champions League spots next season.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers torn ACL Machida is out for the season after suffering a torn ACL, according to his club.

Impact Machida went down in the first half of Saturday's contest and has received the worst news possible, with the defender suffering a torn ACL. This will keep him out for the season, looking at around a nine to 12-month recovery period. That said, the club has lost a starter and will likely have Arthur Chaves or Kevin Akpoguma fill his spot moving forward.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off in first half Machida was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Leverkusen due to an injury.

Impact Machida left the match in first half stoppage time after being fouled. Arthur Chaves replaced Machida and would be the likely candidate to start next week against Frankfurt if Machida is unavailable.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hoffenheim signs Japan defender Koki Machida from Belgium's Union Saint-Gilloise

German team Hoffenheim has signed Japan defender Koki Machida from Belgian champion Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

JUNE 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Joining Hoffenheim Machida has completed a permanent transfer to Hoffenheim, his new club announced Friday.

Impact Machida left Kashima Antlers to join Union SG in January 2022 and went on to make 114 appearances for the club across all competitions, tallying four goals and two assists. Machida should add depth to the defensive line for the 2025/26 and should have a decent shot at fighting for steady minutes.

JUNE 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE