Takahiro Akimoto

Nationality: Japan
Born: 1998-01-31
Birthplace: Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan
Height: 1.70 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight: 141 lbs
Position: Midfielder

Takahiro Akimoto (born 31 January 1998) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a left-back for Belgian Pro League club OH Leuven. Early life Takahiro was born in Utsunomiya. He played for Yanase FC, Tochigi SC and Kokushikan University. Career Takahiro made his debut for Tochigi against V-Varen Nagasaki on 23 February 2020. He scored his first goal for the club against Fagiano Okayama on 12 August 2020, scoring in the 27th minute. Takahiro made his debut for Urawa against FC Tokyo on 27 February 2021. He scored his first goal for the club against Kashima Antlers on 3 April 2021, scoring in the 37rd minute. On 20 January 2024, Akimoto was announced at OH Leuven, where he was loaned from Urawa Red Diamonds until the end of the 2023–24 season, with buy clause.