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Development Vision

FC Tokyo will establish a soccer style that dominates both offense and defense, cultivating independent players with a winner's mentality to produce excellent athletes for the top team.

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Players with a high level of skill and judgment in the balance of offense and defense, and under pressure, showcasing their individuality.

Player Development Concept

  • S

    Speed…Speed

  • P

    Personality…Humanity

  • I

    Insight…insight and judgment

  • R

    Race...Compete

  • I

    Independence…Independence

  • T

    Technique…Technique

Soccer Style

  • A

    Attack Thinking and moving with the ball and people,
    offensive passing soccer

  • T

    Transition Hard Work for Switching

  • C

    Collective Collective soccer with continuous and coordinated offensive and defensive play

  • P

    Possession aiming for a goal
    ending 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

Development Section

  • Satoru ASARI (Academy Director)

    Date of Birth
    June 10, 1974
    Place of Origin
    Saitama.S
    License
    JFA Official Class A General
    Comment
    Played for FC Tokyo from the Tokyo Gas era until 2009, appearing in 193 J-League matches as a midfielder. After retiring, he worked in the public relations department, and since 2011, he has been in the strengthening department, responsible for team strengthening and scouting with his extensive experience and connections. Since 2018, he has been involved in player development, focusing on overseeing the U-15 team, and since 2022, he has been appointed as 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 Official Class A General
    Comment
    After excelling as a defender at Tokyo Gakugei University, he pursued a career in coaching. After joining FC Tokyo, he served as a coach for U-15 for many years, and in 2007, he became the manager of U-15 Fukagawa. He is highly trusted by the players and has demonstrated his skills in human education. From 2011, he was involved with the Promotion Department, in 2013 he was responsible for U-12 development, and from 2014 he has been in charge of U-18 coaching, showcasing his abilities as the Sub-Academy Director since 2022.

  • Seidai NISHIKAWA (Head Coach)

    Date of Birth
    January 2, 1977
    Place of Origin
    Chiba Prefecture
    License
    JFA Official Class S
    Comment
    Started his coaching career at the Tsukuba University Football Club. He also served as the coach of the Kanto University Selection and the U-19 All Japan University Selection. After that, he worked at the Japan Football Association as a National Training Center Coach, Youth Development Sub-Director, and Coaching Development Director. Joined FC Tokyo in 2024. He will leverage his extensive experience and dedicate himself as the Head of Coaching.

Football Division

  • Jiro KITAHARA (International Officer 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, Tokyo

U-12 Development Officer

  • Yohei KAJIYAMA (U-12 Development Officer)

    Date of Birth
    September 24, 1985
    Place of Origin
    Koto City, Tokyo
    License
    JFA Official Class B
    Comment
    Started attending FC Tokyo Soccer School at the age of 11, then went through FC Tokyo U-15 and U-18 before making a professional debut with FC Tokyo. Experienced the Japan national team at the Beijing Olympics and retired from active play in 2018. Since 2019, has been contributing to FC Tokyo by passing on experiences to children as a coach in the Promotion Department. From 2022, will demonstrate skills in player development as the U-12 development manager.

  • Yukihiro Sato (U-12 Development Officer)

    Date of Birth
    Nov 11, 1993
    Place of Origin
    Akiruno City, Tokyo
    License
    JFA Official Class A General, JFA Official Class C Physical Fitness
    Comment
    Involved in promotion and development at Albirex Niigata for seven years, joined the FC Tokyo Promotion Department in 2023. Passionately supported the growth of children from various angles.
    Starting from 2025, we will focus on player development by utilizing our experience in the training section.

Development Scout

  • Toshiki KOIKE (Development Scout)

    Date of Birth
    November 10, 1974
    Place of Origin
    Kanagawa Prefecture
    License
    JFA Official Class A General, JFA Official GK LEVEL-1
    Comment
    Played as a player for Tokyo Gas Soccer Club, FC Tokyo, Shonan Bellmare, and Mito Hollyhock. After retirement, made a comeback as a coach at FC Tokyo, his former club. He has coached many players as a development coach, U-15 Musashi coach, U-15 Fukagawa coach, and U-18 coach. Since 2020, he has joined the strengthening department as a scout, working in player acquisition. From 2023, he will utilize his extensive experience to work as a development scout.

  • Satoshi Yamaguchi (Development Scout)

    Date of Birth
    December 8, 1996
    Place of Origin
    Koganei City, Tokyo
    License
    JFA Official Class B
    Comment
    Born and raised in Kodaira, played for FC Tokyo U-15 Musashi and FC Tokyo U-18 for six years. After that, advanced to Saitama University to study soccer and education from various perspectives. Joined the FC Tokyo Promotion Department in 2019 and gained experience coaching mainly at the junior level. From 2024, will focus on player acquisition and development as a youth scout.

Football Promotion Department

  • Kohei MORITA (Director of Football Promotion)

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

  • Sumiko ISO (Football Promotion Department)

  • Rihei Yuasa (Football Promotion Department)

    Date of Birth
    January 9, 1977
    Place of Origin
    Saitama.S

  • Koki Hirano (Academy Office Football Promotion Department)

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