Yu Hirakawa (born 3 January 2001) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Bristol City.
In September 2021, it was announced that Hirakawa would join J2 League club Machida Zelvia as a designated special player. He made his debut for Machida on the 5 December 2021 against Albirex Niigata. He scored his first goal for the club on the 13 March 2022, scoring in the 20th minute against Fagiano Okayama. He was part of the Machida team that won the 2023 J2 League.
In April 2024, Hirakawa won his first Monthly MVP award for his performances at the start of the 2024 J1 League season.
On 9 July 2024, Hirakawa joined EFL Championship club Bristol City on a season-long loan.
Season Stats
7 appearances in the current 2024-2025 Season
2 goals scored in the current 2024-2025 Season