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Emre Virtanen
CM · Central Midfielder #2 Open to Offers Professional · 1st division

Emre Virtanen

📍 New Zealand · 🎂 18 yrs · 🛡️ Vissel Kobe (Kobe) · 🏆 J1 League · 💶 €6.4m
Languages: English Arabic
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

Vissel Kobe

Kobe, Japan

J1 League · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • 1. FC Union Berlin Germany · Bundesliga · Professional
  • Arsenal FC England · Premier League · Elite
  • SL Benfica Portugal · Primeira Liga · Professional

Player Bio

Emre Virtanen is a right-footed central midfielder at Vissel Kobe (Kobe). Speaks English, Arabic. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

Tactical IQBox-to-box

Key attributes

Pace76
Shooting74
Passing84
Dribbling81
Defending72
Physical79

Player radar

Pace 76 Shooting 74 Passing 84 Dribbling 81 Defending 72 Physical 79

AI Profile Rating

80

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace76
Shooting74
Passing84
Dribbling81
Defending72
Physical79

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.71
Assists / 900.50
G+A17

📈 Market value trend

Now €6.4M
€2.3M 2021 €3.1M 2022 €4.3M 2023 €5.5M 2024 €6.4M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    Vissel Kobe23 apps · 10 goals
  • 2023–24
    Vissel Kobe II17 apps · 7 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€6.4m ↑ €970k
Foot
Right
Height
186 cm
Agent
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
May 2025 Vissel Kobe II → Vissel Kobe Free
Apr 2024 Youth academy → Vissel Kobe II €2.56m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Jun 17, 2026

Full report
Performance score
81
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
27% Moderate

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Passing.
  • Strong fit for Central Midfielder role (fit score 80).
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Moderate risk — standard monitoring recommended.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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