CLUB PHILOSOPHYClub Philosophy

FC Tokyo's Mission

FC Tokyo, based in the capital city of Tokyo, aims to deliver the "power of sports" throughout Tokyo and across Japan, striving to become a representative club of Japan.
  1. We will contribute to the expansion of the sports population in Tokyo, centered around football, and realize a society where everyone can regularly engage in and enjoy sports.
  2. We aim to create a world where the charm of sports is conveyed to people, moving their hearts, and enriching each person's daily life little by little.
  3. The appeal of sports communicated by the club serves as a medium that connects people and their feelings, creating new links within the networks of individuals and communities, contributing to the further development of the community.
  4. We will create a world where young people, who are the future leaders, can expand their potential through sports by collaborating and cooperating with society and the community.

Value

Frontline

  1. If you take action, something will happen.
    FC Tokyo is always conscious of taking action and making moves to be a club worthy of bearing the name of the capital, Tokyo.
    Actively move and carve out new paths. From this Tokyo, where people and ideas gather, we will radiate great energy.

Creativity

  1. To be a top runner in the transforming future.
    With innovative thinking that breaks free from conventional ideas, FC Tokyo continues to evolve.
    Continue to boldly try new things without fearing risks or criticism.
    So that something never seen before is born on that pitch.

Diversity

  1. Tokyo, where history and the near future coexist, and traditional culture and the latest technology coexist.
    A crossroads where people come and go from all over the country and the world.
    On the stage of Tokyo, FC Tokyo will continue to be a club that boasts diversity.
    We gather outstanding elements from various fields without being constrained by preconceived notions, and through their chemical reactions, we create astonishing entertainment.

Possibility

  1. In Japan, where the population is declining, Tokyo is one of the few areas where the youth population continues to increase.
    Tokyo continues to grow without rest. Its potential is limitless.
    New talents are constantly emerging, becoming the driving force that leads the capital.
    FC Tokyo will also continue to seek an infinite future without being satisfied with the current situation.
    For a world where tomorrow's bearers can continue to dream.

Slogan & Manifesto

A cityscape steeped in history, where the soul of a thousand years resides.
The future image emerges in the bustling city center.
We, as a team, will continue to move forward on the land of Tokyo, showing various expressions.
Connect the ball. Forward. Beyond that.
From person to person, and to the next generation.

The driving force is the intense energy emitted by Tokyo.
Let's try new things without fearing criticism.
Gather all knowledge and experience from Japan and around the world here in Tokyo.

No matter what it is, I will do it with all my might, so it's interesting.
Entertainment created through challenges and trial and error.
On the pitch, off the pitch.

Tokyo is excited.

History of FC Tokyo

1935 The predecessor, Tokyo Gas Football Club, was established.
1986 Promoted from the Tokyo League to the Kanto League.
1991 Won the Final Round of the National Regional League Championship. Achieved promotion to JSL Division 2.
1992 Joined JFL.
1998 Achieving the long-awaited first victory in the JFL.
Decision to join J.League Division 2 (J2)
1999 Advancing to the semifinals of the Yamazaki Nabisco Cup
Achieving 2nd place in the J2 League, securing promotion to J1 in one year.
2000 First season in J1. 6th place in the 1st stage, 8th place in the 2nd stage. Overall 7th place.
2001 Tokyo Stadium (currently Ajinomoto Stadium) opens. 2011 VISION announcement.
2004 Advanced to the Final Round of the Yamazaki Nabisco Cup, won against Urawa in a penalty shootout, and achieved the long-awaited first club title.
2008 Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the club.
Coach Jofuku has been appointed. Although there was a possibility of winning until Sec. 32, the season ended in 6th place in the J1 League.
Yamazaki Nabisco Cup Best 8, Emperor's Cup Best 4.
2009 Advanced to the Final Round of the Yamazaki Nabisco Cup, winning 2-0 against Kawasaki Frontale, and secured the club's second title.
2010 Finished 16th in the J1 League and relegated to J2.
2011 Championship in the J2 League, returning to J1 in one year.
First victory in the 91st Emperor's Cup, qualified for ACL.
2012 Ranko POPOVIC has been appointed as the manager.
First appearance in the FUJI XEROX SUPER CUP 2012, advanced to the ACL Round of 16.
Finished in 10th place in the J1 League.
2013 Lucas has retired from active play and has been appointed as the club's goodwill ambassador "FC Tokyo Ambassador 2014".
2014 Massimo FICCADENTI has been appointed as the manager.
Achieved a club record of 14 consecutive league matches unbeaten, finishing the season in 9th place in J1 League.
2015 Although they achieved a club record of 63 points in a season, they finished 2nd in the J1 League 1st Stage, 6th in the 2nd Stage, and 4th overall (qualifying for the 2016 ACL playoffs).
Yamazaki Nabisco Cup Best 8, Emperor's Cup Best 8.
2016 Advancement to ACL Round of 16. 9th place in J1 League 1st Stage, 9th place in 2nd Stage, 9th place overall. Levain Cup Best 4.
Emperor's Cup Best 8. FC Tokyo U-23 formed, 10th place in J3 League.
2017 J1 League 13th place, J3 League 11th place, Levain Cup Best 8, eliminated in the 2nd Round of the Emperor's Cup.
Awarded "2017 J League Best Youth Development Club Award" and "2017 J League Fair Play Award (J1)".
2018 Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the club.
Kenta HASEGAWA appointed as manager.
6th place in J1 League, 14th place in J3 League, eliminated in the group stage of the Levain Cup, reached the round of 16 in the Emperor's Cup.
Received the "2018 J.League Fair Play Award" in both J1 League and J3 League.
2019 Although there was a possibility of winning until the final match of the J1 League, the season ended in 2nd place. (Highest ranking in history)
16th place in the J3 League, reached the quarterfinals of the Levain Cup, and advanced to the 3rd Round of the Emperor's Cup.
Received the "Fair Play Award - Takamado Trophy" and "Fair Play Award (J3)" at the 2019 J League Awards.
The average attendance for home games exceeded 30,000. (31,540 people)
2020 Finished 2nd last year and qualified for the AFC Champions League.
After the opening match of the J1 League, all official matches were postponed due to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection.
In May, the league resumed with remote matches (no spectators) and finished 6th in the league.
The AFC Champions League was held in a concentrated format in Qatar in November, reaching the Round of 16.
In the Levain Cup Final held on January 4, 2021, we defeated Kashiwa and won the championship for the first time in 11 years.
2021 Kenta HASEGAWA's 4th season as manager. Shinichi MORISHITA was appointed in November.
9th place in J1 League. Reached the Semifinal Round in the Levain Cup, eliminated in the 2nd Round of the Emperor's Cup.
2022 Albert PUIG ORTONEDA has been appointed as the manager.
The newly renovated "Japan National Stadium" hosted the first J1 League match with a single team, attracting a record 50,994 attendees in FC Tokyo's home game history.
The cheers of fans and supporters returned after 869 days.
J1 League 6th place. Eliminated in the group stage of the Levain Cup. Eliminated in the 3rd Round of the Emperor's Cup.