Tottenham's technical director, Johan Lange, identified Takai as a player with great potential. He is seen as a promising young player who could become a regular member of the first team.

Tottenham has been adopting a transfer strategy that involves finding and signing talented young players from various countries. This approach has already led to the signing of players like Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall from England.

Before joining Tottenham, Takai was recognized for his impressive skills. He was named the Young Player of the Year in the J-League in 2024.