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.
Social Statement
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 Soccer Club, was founded. |
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| 1986 | Promoted from the Tokyo Metropolitan Adult Soccer League to the Kanto Soccer League. |
| 1991 | Won the National Regional League Final Round. Promoted to the Japan Soccer League (JSL) Division 2. |
| 1992 | Joined the Japan Football League (JFL). |
| 1997 | The team name was changed to "Tokyo Gas Football Club". Defeated J.League clubs consecutively in the Emperor's Cup, advancing to the best 4 for the first time. |
| 1998 | On October 1st, "Tokyo Citizens' Day," Tokyo Football Club Co., Ltd. was established. The team name was changed to "FC Tokyo." Achieved first JFL championship victory, securing entry into the J.League Division 2 (J2) from the following year. The first J.League club based in Tokyo has been established. |
| 1999 | Finished 2nd in the J2 League and secured promotion to the J.League Division 1 (J1) in one year. |
| 2000 | The first season in the J1 League finished 6th in the 1st stage, 8th in the 2nd stage, and 7th overall. |
| 2001 | The home stadium, Tokyo Stadium (currently Ajinomoto Stadium), opened. |
| 2003 | Faced Real Madrid (Spain) at Japan National Stadium in the club's first-ever international friendly match. |
| 2004 | Victory over Deportivo La Coruña (Spain) at the Fan Acuña Cup held in Spain. Won against Urawa in the J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup Final Round after a penalty shootout, securing the long-awaited first title. Yoichi DOI was selected for the J.League Best Eleven for the first time as a member of FC Tokyo. |
| 2006 | Yoichi DOI and Teruyuki MONIWA were the first FC Tokyo players to be selected for the Japan national team in the FIFA World Cup. |
| 2008 | Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the club's establishment. |
| 2009 | Invited "TOKYO DOROMPA" as the team mascot. Won 2-0 against Kawasaki Frontale in the Yamazaki Nabisco Cup Final Round, securing the title for the second time. Yuto NAGATOMO and Naohiro ISHIKAWA were selected for the J.League Best Eleven. |
| 2010 | Yasuyuki KONNO and Yuto NAGATOMO were selected for the FIFA World Cup Japan national team and contributed to advancing to the Round of 16. Won the title by defeating LDU Quito (Ecuador) in the Suruga Bank Championship 2010. Finished 16th in the J1 League and relegated to J2. Received the J.League Best Development Club Award for the first time. |
| 2011 | J2 League champions, achieving promotion to J1 in one year. Achieved first victory in the 91st Emperor's Cup All Japan Soccer Championship Tournament (Emperor's Cup). |
| 2012 | First appearance in the AFC Champions League (ACL). First challenge in Asia. The first match was a 2-0 away victory against Brisbane Roar (Australia). Eliminated in the Round of 16. |
| 2013 | Masato MORISHIGE was selected for the J.League Best Eleven. |
| 2014 | Masato MORISHIGE and Shuichi GONDA have been selected for the Japan national team for the FIFA World Cup. Masato MORISHIGE, Kosuke OTA, and Yoshinori MUTO were selected for the J.League Best Eleven. |
| 2015 | Achieved a club record of 63 points in the season. 2nd place in the J1 League 1st Stage, 6th place in the 2nd Stage. Finished 4th overall and secured a spot in the next year's ACL playoffs depending on other clubs' results. Masato MORISHIGE and Kosuke OTA were selected for the J.League Best Eleven. |
| 2016 | Dominated Chonburi FC (Thailand) 9-0 in the ACL playoffs and qualified for the ACL group stage, but were once again eliminated in the Round of 16. Formed FC Tokyo U-23 from the perspective of player development and entered the J3 League. Masato MORISHIGE has been selected for the J.League Best Eleven for four consecutive years. |
| 2017 | Received the J.League Best Youth Development Club Award for the second time. Also awarded the 2017 J.League Fair Play Award (J1). |
| 2018 | Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the club's founding. |
| 2019 | Remained in contention for the championship until the final round of the J1 League, but finished the season in 2nd place. Secured a spot in the ACL. Fair Play Award: First time receiving the Prince Takamado Trophy. Akihiro HAYASHI, Masato MORISHIGE, Sei MUROYA, Kento HASHIMOTO, Diego OLIVEIRA, Kensuke NAGAI were selected for the J.League Best Eleven. The average attendance for home games exceeds 30,000. (31,540 people) |
| 2020 | All official matches were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resumed under a modified schedule and attendance restrictions. The ACL, held intensively in Qatar in November, ended in defeat again at the Round of 16. The Final Round was postponed, and the J.League YBC Levain Cup was held at the New Japan National Stadium on January 4, 2021, where the championship was won. Received the Social Challenger Award at the J.League Sharen! Awards. |
| 2021 | Yuto NAGATOMO returns to the team from an overseas club for the first time in 11 years. |
| 2022 | Under the new club management system by MIXI, Inc., the management vision of "Tokyo in Excitement." was established. First home game held at the New Japan National Stadium, recording the highest attendance in FC Tokyo home game history at the time with 50,994 spectators. Yuto NAGATOMO played in all 4 matches as a member of the Japan national team for his 4th FIFA World Cup. |
| 2023 | 25th Anniversary of Club Establishment, New Emblem Unveiled. Signed the "Wide Collaboration Agreement" to conduct comprehensive and cross-sectoral cooperation and collaboration with Tokyo Metropolitan Government in multiple policy areas. Awarded Best Development Club. |
| 2024 | On July 13, 57,885 people gathered at the new Japan National Stadium for the match against Albirex Niigata, setting a new record for the highest attendance in the club's history. The average attendance for home games has once again exceeded 30,000, reaching a record high of 33,225. Awarded the Best Development Club Award for the fourth time, tying the record for the most consecutive wins with 2 years in a row. |
| 2025 | Announced the "Social Statement" in the club's social collaboration activities. J.League Sharen! Won the Social Challenger Award for the second time at the Awards. Awarded the J.League Best Development Club for three consecutive years, becoming the club with the most awards on its own. |