North Carolina State University Athletics
2026 Men's Soccer Spring Roster
Beyond the Howl - Episode 2 with NC State Men's Soccer
Wednesday, April 22
Beyond the Howl - Episode 3
Wednesday, April 22
Beyond the Howl: The Art of Defending
Wednesday, April 22
Beyond the Howl: The Road to Cary
Wednesday, April 22
Jersey Number 20
Hayato Takayama
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Hyogo, Japan
- Prev School:
- Iowa Western
CAREER ACCOLADES
2024 First Team ICCAC All-Region
2024 Fall First Team ICCAC Academic All-Region
2025 Spring First Team ICCAC Academic All-Region
2025 // SOPHOMORE (AT IOWA WESTERN)
2024 // FRESHMAN (AT IOWA WESTERN)
PREP // PERSONAL
2024 First Team ICCAC All-Region
2024 Fall First Team ICCAC Academic All-Region
2025 Spring First Team ICCAC Academic All-Region
2025 // SOPHOMORE (AT IOWA WESTERN)
- Made appearances 15 starts in 18 appearances
- Netted six goals with five assists to total 17 points
2024 // FRESHMAN (AT IOWA WESTERN)
- Made appearances 25 matches
- Led the team in assists with 12...Second on the team with 14 goals...Second on the team for most points with 40
- Recorded a brace twice, against Lincoln Trail on August 23 and then against Southwestern Illinois on November 7
- Tallied a season-high of three assists on October 23 against Indian Hills
- Named to the 2024 Fall First Team ICCAC Academic All-Region
PREP // PERSONAL
- JFA Club Youth League Quarterfinals
- Two-time JFA Premier League West Runner-up
- Member of Vissel Kobe