Freiburg sign Japan international striker Keisuke Gotō from Anderlecht

Gotō, who is part of Japan’s FIFA World Cup 2026 squad, spent last season on loan at fellow Jupiler Pro League outfit Sint-Truiden, where he registered 10 goals and five assists in 28 league appearances.

The 21-year-old joined Anderlecht in summer 2024 but mainly played for the club’s reserves, scoring 13 goals in 31 appearances for RSCA Futures in Belgium’s second-tier. He also found the net three times in 10 outings for the senior side.