Kotaro Goto will transfer to which team?

Starting from the 2026-27 season, he will be on loan to SVG Lüneburg in the German Bundesliga 1.

What is Kotaro Goto's position and his career history?

His position is libero. He played for Higashiyama High School and Biwako Seikei Sports University, then joined Tokyo Great Bears, and later played for Akaa-Volley in Finland.

When will Kotaro Goto start playing for the German team?

Starting from the 2026-27 season.

Tell me about the operating company of Tokyo Great Bears.

It is operated by Great Bears Co., Ltd., headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, and manages professional volleyball teams and events.

What comment has Goto made about this transfer?

He is excited about the challenge in the overseas league and stated that he will strive to grow further by utilizing his experience with Great Bears and in Finland.

[Tokyo Great Bears] Announcement of Kandai Goto's Loan Transfer to an Overseas Team

Published May 23, 2026 12:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 4:51 PM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Tokyo Great Bears has announced that Kandai Goto will leave the Finnish team Akaa-Volley after the 2025-26 season and will be loaned to the German Bundesliga 1 team SVG Lüneburg for the 2026-27 season.

We are pleased to announce that Kandai Goto will depart the Finnish league team Akaa-Volley at the end of the 2025-26 season and will join SVG Lüneburg, a club competing in the German Bundesliga 1, on a loan transfer for the 2026-27 season.

We appreciate your continued support and encouragement for Goto.

Profile: Kandai Goto

【Position】Libero 【Date of Birth】January 25, 2003 (Age 23) 【Birthplace】Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture 【Height/Weight】180cm / 70kg 【Dominant Hand】Right 【Career】Higashiyama High School -> Biwako Seikei Sport College -> Tokyo Great Bears -> Akaa-Volley (Finland) -> SVG Lüneburg (Germany) 【Jersey Number】28

Comments from Kandai Goto

First of all, I would like to thank the club for supporting my overseas journey last season, and all the 'Lil Bears' who continued to support me even while abroad. Thank you for your wonderful support.

I have decided to play for SVG Lüneburg in Germany for the 2026-27 season.

I am incredibly happy and excited to be able to compete against the world's top players.

Although the next season will be in an even higher-level league, I will do my absolute best to grow even more than last season, utilizing the experiences I gained at Great Bears and in Finland.

Club Operating Company Company Name: Great Bears Co., Ltd. Address: 11F Ebisu Prime Square Tower, 1-1-39 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Representative: Kenji Kubota, Representative Director Established: May 2022 Industry: Operation, performance, and promotion of professional volleyball teams Website: https://tokyo-greatbears.com/

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