# Shinnosuke Fukuda transfer to Legia Warszawa

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/shinnosuke-fukuda-transfer-to-legia-warszawa
> Updated: 2026-09-04T12:14:00.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Japanese defender Shinnosuke Fukuda has completed a move from Kyoto Sanga FC to the Polish club Legia Warszawa.

Legia Warszawa officially announced the signing of the 26-year-old right-back on loan through the end of the 2026/27 season. Fukuda, who will wear the number 2 jersey, becomes only the second Japanese player in the club’s history. He arrives with significant J1 League experience, having recorded 89 appearances and 10 goals during his tenure in Japan, and is a former recipient of the J1 League Outstanding Player Award.

Club sporting director Fredi Bobic characterized Fukuda as a ‘fast and mobile’ player intended to provide competition for the right-back position, though he noted the player will need time to adapt to the local culture and league. Former Legia player and Fukuda’s former university teammate, Ryōya Morishita, endorsed the transfer, describing him as a ‘very good player’ and a ‘good person, honest and upright’ whom fans will quickly appreciate.

Upon his arrival, Fukuda expressed his enthusiasm for the move, stating, ‘I believe that your amazing support will give me wings.’

## Claims

- Legia Warszawa has signed Shinnosuke Fukuda. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Shinnosuke Fukuda joined Legia Warszawa on loan from Kyoto Sanga FC until the end of the 2026/27 season. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Shinnosuke Fukuda will wear the number 2 jersey. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Fukuda has recorded 89 appearances and 10 goals in the J-League. (single source)
- Sporting director Fredi Bobic described Fukuda as a fast and mobile player who prefers playing on the right side. (single source)
- Former Legia player Ryōya Morishita confirmed he played football with Fukuda at Meiji University. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Legia Warszawa signs Japanese defender Shinnosuke Fukuda

Legia Warszawa has signed Japanese defender Shinnosuke Fukuda on loan from Kyoto Sanga FC until the end of the 2026/27 season.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/legia-warszawa-signs-japanese-defender-shinnosuke-fukuda

### 2026-08-30: Shinnosuke Fukuda and Keito Nakamura linked to European transfers

Japanese players Shinnosuke Fukuda and Keito Nakamura are linked to major European moves, with Fukuda heading to Legia Warsaw and Nakamura attracting interest from Olympique Lyon.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keito-nakamura-and-shinnosuke-fukuda-linked-to-european-transfers

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Cite as: Shinnosuke Fukuda transfer to Legia Warszawa. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/shinnosuke-fukuda-transfer-to-legia-warszawa