Yū Hirakawa is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for Hull City, on loan from fellow EFL Championship club Bristol City and the Japan national team. 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.
