Bright Machida (町田 ブライト, Machida Bright, born 23 October 1996) is a Japanese footballer who started his career at FC Gifu in 2020, before moving to Australia to join FQPL 3 side Brisbane Knights FC in 2023. footballer.

Bright Machida
Personal information
Full name Bright Machida
Date of birth (1996-10-23) 23 October 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Tsurugashima, Tokyo, Japan
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Tsurugashima Southern Kickers
2009–2011 Tsurugashima Minami Jr. High School
2012–2014 Seiritsu Gakuen High School
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2018 Tokyo International University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019 Japan Soccer College
2020–2021 FC Gifu 22 (3)
2023 Brisbane Knights FC 54 (59)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:13, 6 December 2023 (UTC)

Early life

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Bright was born in Tsurugashima. He went to Tsurugashima Minami Jr HS, Seiritsu Gakuen HS, Tokyo International University and Japan Soccer College.

Career

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Bright made his debut for Gifu against Roasso Kumamoto on the 19th of July 2020.[1] He scored his first goal for the club on the 13th of September 2020, scoring against Vanraure Hachinohe in the 17th minute. After then he has moved to Australia to play in Queensland for FQPL 3 side Brisbane Knights FC where in 2023 he was the leagues top goal scorer.[2]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 10 November 2020.[3]
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
FC Gifu 2020 J3 League 17 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 3
Career total 17 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 3
Notes

References

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  1. ^ "Gifu vs Roasso Kumamoto - 19 July 2020". int.soccerway.com.
  2. ^ "Vanraure Hachinohe vs Gifu - 13 September 2020". int.soccerway.com.
  3. ^ Bright Machida at Soccerway
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