Acun Ilıcalı changed the history of Hull City, which has a 122-year history.

20.01.2026 08:50

Hull City, owned by Acun Ilıcalı, has strengthened its squad with Yu Hirakawa. The 25-year-old player, who is on loan from Bristol City until the end of the season, has made history as the first Japanese player in the 122-year history of Hull City.

Hull City, which is challenging for the top spots in the England Championship, made a notable transfer during the mid-season. The club announced that it has signed Yu Hirakawa on loan from Bristol City until the end of the season.

A FIRST IN CLUB HISTORY: THE FIRST JAPANESE PLAYER IN 122 YEARS

The transfer has a special significance for Hull City. The 25-year-old Hirakawa, whose current market value is shown as 1 million euros, has become the first Japanese footballer to wear the jersey in the club's 122-year history, which was founded in 1904.

Acun Ilıcalı changed the history of Hull City, which has been around for 122 years

THE GOAL IS THE PREMIER LEAGUE

Hull City has collected 44 points in the 26 matches it has played in the Championship and is in 5th place with one match in hand. The English team continues to aim for promotion to the Premier League at the end of the season.

Acun Ilıcalı changed the history of Hull City, which has a 122-year history.

Hull City, owned by Acun Ilıcalı, has strengthened its squad with Yu Hirakawa. The 25-year-old player, who is on loan from Bristol City until the end of the season, has made history as the first Japanese player in the 122-year history of Hull City.

A FIRST IN CLUB HISTORY: THE FIRST JAPANESE PLAYER IN 122 YEARS

THE GOAL IS THE PREMIER LEAGUE

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