Notice of Contract Renewal for Manager Rikizo MATSUHASHI
We have renewed the contract with Head Coach Rikizo MATSUHASHI and have agreed that he will continue to lead the top team in the Meiji Yasuda J1 Century Vision League. We hereby announce this as follows.
[Rikizo MATSUHASHI (Matsuhashi Rikizo) Manager Profile]
□Date of Birth: August 22, 1968
□Hometown: Chiba Prefecture
□ Coaching History
2002-2003 Jatco Soccer Club Assistant Coach
2004-2005 Yokohama F.Marinos Junior Youth U-13 Coach
2006-2007 Yokohama F.Marinos Youth Coach
2008 Yokohama F.Marinos Top Team Coach
2009-2013 Yokohama F.Marinos Youth Manager
2014 Yokohama F.Marinos Youth Coach
2015-2016 Yokohama F.Marinos Youth Manager
2017 Yokohama F.Marinos Top Team Head Coach
2018-2020 Yokohama F.Marinos Top Team Coach
2021 Albirex Niigata Top Team Coach
2022-2024 Albirex Niigata Top Team Manager
2025- FC Tokyo Top Team Manager
□2025 Season Results (As of December 4, 2025)
2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League 13 Wins 10 Draws 14 Losses
2025 J.League YBC Levain Cup 1st Round 3rd Round Advancement
Emperor's Cup JFA 105th All Japan Soccer Championship Tournament Semifinal Round Advancement
■ Coach Matsuhashi's Comment
"I have been given the opportunity to continue leading the team in the 2026 season. I am sincerely grateful and deeply honored to have the chance to lead this club.
In the 2025 season, even when faced with difficult situations, our fans and supporters never turned their backs; instead, they supported the team with even greater passion and dedication. Your unwavering presence alongside the team at all times has driven the players, staff, and myself forward. There is only one match left this season. We will unite as a team to secure a victory at our home stadium, Ajinomoto Stadium, and ensure you leave the stadium with smiles on your faces.
And for the 2026 season, we will face it with determination and responsibility to meet the club's expectations and everyone's hopes. We would like to once again express our deep gratitude to everyone who continues to support the club. With that sentiment in our hearts, we will continue to strive daily without ever becoming complacent.
I will move forward, embracing the understanding, courage, and determination of all the clubs that have entrusted me, and I would be grateful if fans and supporters could walk forward together with me.
