PHILOSOPHY 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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
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
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
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. |
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| 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. Entry into J.League Division 2 (J2) confirmed. |
| 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 | Advanced to ACL Round of 16. J1 League 1st Stage 9th place, 2nd Stage 9th place, overall 9th place. Levain Cup Best 4. Emperor's Cup Best 8. Formed FC Tokyo U-23, ranked 10th in J3 League. |
| 2017 | 13th place in J1 League, 11th place in J3 League, Levain Cup Best 8, eliminated in the Emperor's Cup 2nd Round. Received the "2017 J.League Best Development Club Award" and the "2017 J.League Fair Play Award (J1)". |
| 2018 | Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the club's founding. Kenta HASEGAWA appointed as manager. 6th place in J1 League, 14th place in J3 League, eliminated in the Levain Cup group stage, advanced to the Round of 16 in the Emperor's Cup. Received the "2018 J.League Fair Play Award" in the J1 League and J3 League. |
| 2019 | Remained in contention for the championship until the final round of the J1 League, but finished the season in 2nd place. (Best ever ranking) 16th place in the J3 League, advanced to the quarterfinals of the Levain Cup, advanced to the 3rd Round of the Emperor's Cup. Received the "Fair Play Award Prince Takamado Trophy" and "Fair Play Award (J3)" at the 2019 J.League Awards. Average home game attendance exceeds 30,000. (31,540) |
| 2020 | Finished 2nd last year and participated in 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. The league matches resumed as remote matches (no spectators) in May, and the league standing is 6th place. The AFC Champions League will be held in a centralized format in Qatar in November, featuring the Round of 16. In the Levain Cup Final Round held on January 4, 2021, they defeated Kashiwa to win the championship for the first time in 11 years. |
| 2021 | Kenta HASEGAWA in his 4th season as manager. Shinichi MORISHITA appointed as manager in November. 9th place in J1 League. Reached the Semifinal Round in the Levain Cup, finishing 3rd. Eliminated in the 2nd Round of the Emperor's Cup. |
| 2022 | Albert PUIG ORTONEDA appointed as head coach. The renovated "New Japan National Stadium" hosted a single team's first J1 League match, attracting a record 50,994 attendees in FC Tokyo's home game history. Cheers from fans and supporters returning after 869 days. 6th place in J1 League. Eliminated in the group stage of the Levain Cup. Eliminated in the 3rd Round of the Emperor's Cup. |