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Development Vision

FC Tokyo aims to develop independent players with a winning mentality and establish a dominating style of soccer in both offense and defense in order to produce outstanding players for the top team.

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A player with a high level of skill, judgment, and individuality, balancing offense and defense, and moving under pressure.

Player Development Concept

  • S

    Speed...Speed

  • P

    Personality...Humanity

  • I

    Insight... Insight and judgment

  • R

    Race...Compete

  • I

    Independence...Self-reliance

  • T

    Technique...Technique

Soccer Style

  • A

    Attack Ball and people move by thinking,
    offensive passing soccer

  • T

    Transition Hard Work

  • C

    Collective play that combines continuous offensive and defensive movements, creating a collective style of soccer

  • P

    Possession Aim for a possession goal
    and end with a shot

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About each category of the academy

U-18

U-15 Fukagawa

U-15 Musashi

General Manager

  • Mitsushiro OBARA (General Manager)

    Date of Birth
    August 16, 1976
    Place of origin
    Kanagawa Prefecture

Youth Development Section

  • Satoru ASARI (Academy Director)

    Date of Birth
    June 10, 1974
    Place of origin
    Saitama Prefecture
    License
    JFA Certified A-Level General
    Comment
    Played for FC Tokyo from the Tokyo Gas era to 09, appearing in 193 J-League games as a MF. After retiring, he worked in the PR department and from 11, as part of the strengthening department, using his extensive experience and network to strengthen the team and handle scouting duties. From 18, he worked in the development department, mainly overseeing U-15 player development, and in 22, he became the Academy Director, overseeing the entire academy organization.

  • Satoshi MIGITA (Sub Academy Director)

    Date of Birth
    May 14, 1971
    Place of origin
    Kagoshima Prefecture
    License
    JFA Certified A-Level General
    Comment
    After playing as a DF at Tokyo Gakugei University, he moved on to become a coach. After joining FC Tokyo, he served as a coach for U-15 for a long time and became the manager of U-15 Fukagawa in 2007. He was highly trusted by the players and showed his skills in human education. From 2011, he worked in the Promotion Department, was in charge of U-12 development in 2013, and became a U-18 coach in 2014. From 2022, he will demonstrate his abilities as the Sub-Academy Director.

  • Seidai NISHIKAWA (Head Coach)

    Date of Birth
    January 02, 1977
    Place of origin
    Chiba Prefecture
    License
    JFA Official Class S
    Comment
    Started his coaching career at Tsukuba University Soccer Club. He also served as the coach for the Kanto University Selection and the coach for the U-19 All Japan University Selection. After that, he worked as a National Training Center coach, Youth Development Sub-Director, and Coach Development Director at the Japan Football Association. Joined FC Tokyo in 24 years. He will use his extensive experience to contribute as the Head Coach.

Football Division

  • Jiro KITAHARA (International Affairs and Method Director)

    Date of Birth
    October 23, 1981
    Place of origin
    Hokkaido

  • Daijiro Takakuwa (GK Project Leader)

    Date of Birth
    August 10, 1973
    Place of origin
    Setagaya Ward, Tokyo

U-12 Development Manager

  • Yohei KAJIYAMA (U-12 Development Manager)

    Date of Birth
    September 24, 1985
    Place of origin
    Tokyo, Koto City
    License
    JFA Official Class B
    Comment
    Started attending FC Tokyo Soccer School at the age of 11, then made professional debut with FC Tokyo after going through FC Tokyo U-15 and U-18. Also experienced playing for Japan national team in the Beijing Olympics, retired in 2018. From 2019, has been contributing to FC Tokyo as a coach in the Promotion Department, passing on his experience to children. From 2022, will play an active role in player development as the U-12 development coach.

  • Yukihiro Sato (U-12 Development Manager)

    Date of Birth
    Nov 11, 1993
    Place of origin
    Akiruno City, Tokyo
    License
    JFA Certified A-Level General, JFA Certified Physical Fitness C-Level
    Comment
    Joined FC Tokyo Promotion Department in 23 years after being involved in promotion and development at Albirex Niigata for 7 years. Passionately supported the growth of children from various perspectives.
    From the 25th year, we will use our past experience in the development section to focus on developing players.

Development Scout

  • Toshiki KOIKE (Development Scout)

    Date of Birth
    November 10, 1974
    Place of origin
    Kanagawa Prefecture
    License
    JFA Certified A-Level General, JFA Certified GK LEVEL-1
    Comment
    Tokyo Gas Soccer Club, FC Tokyo, Shonan Bellmare, and Mito Hollyhock have been active as players. After retiring, he made a comeback as a coach for his former team, FC Tokyo. He has coached many players as a member of the Promotion Department, U-15 Musashi Coach, U-15 Fukagawa Coach, and U-18 Coach. Since 2020, he has been a member of the strengthening department's scouting team and has been active as a player acquisition specialist. From 2023, he will use his wealth of experience to work as a development scout.

  • Satoshi Yamaguchi (Development Scout)

    Date of Birth
    Dec 8, 1996
    Place of origin
    Tokyo, Kodaira City
    License
    JFA Official Class B
    Comment
    Born and raised in Kodaira, played for FC Tokyo U-15 and FC Tokyo U-18 for 6 years. After that, went on to study soccer and education from various perspectives at Saitama University. Joined the Promotion Department in 2019 and gained experience coaching junior players. From 2024, will focus on acquiring and developing players as a development scout.

Football Promotion Department

  • Kohei MORITA (Football Promotion Director)

    Date of Birth
    April 22, 1978
    Place of origin
    Saga Prefecture

  • Sumiko ISO (Football Promotion Department)

  • Rihei Yuasa (Football Promotion Department)

    Date of Birth
    Jan 9, 1977
    Place of origin
    Saitama Prefecture

  • Yuki Hirano (Academy Administration Football Promotion Department)

    Date of Birth
    July 28, 1995
    Place of origin
    Nagasaki Prefecture