Kentaro Hayashi (林 健太郎, Hayashi Kentaro, born August 29, 1972) is a former Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
Hayashi was born in Machida on August 29, 1972. After graduating from Komazawa University, he joined Verdy Kawasaki (later Tokyo Verdy) in 1995. Although he played as regular player in first season, his opportunity to play decreased from 1996. In 1998, he moved to Vissel Kobe on loan. In 1999, he returned to Verdy Kawasaki and he became a regular player. The club won 2004 Emperor's Cup. However the club was relegated to J2 League in 2005. He moved to Ventforet Kofu. He retired at the end of the 2009 season.
1995-2006 |
| Tokyo Verdy | Appearances | Japanese J1 League | 2000 | 27 |
| Tokyo Verdy | Appearances | Japanese JLeague Cup | 2000 | 6 |
| Tokyo Verdy | Goals | Japanese J1 League | 2000 | 6 |