The determined fantasista shines with his transfer to Tokyo!
MF 71 Ryotaro ARAKI
Special content introducing the all-blue-red warriors who will challenge the 2024 season. What are the players thinking and what kind of determination are they approaching the year with as they prepare for the opening? The players' stories, filled with club love, desire for titles, aspirations for success, and the roles they must fulfill - all from Kashima Antlers. Ryotaro ARAKI, who decided to go on a temporary transfer with a strong determination from Kashima Antlers. This season, with his condition in top shape, his performance with the blue-red army is not a "comeback" but a "necessity". He is showing a strong confidence to shine overwhelmingly.
The fantasista who wore the number 10 for the prestigious Kashima Antlers has come to Tokyo with a strong determination. When talking about Ryotaro ARAKI, his exceptional attacking sense cannot be overlooked. His ideas and techniques displayed in front of the goal are one of a kind, and he exudes absolute confidence in himself.
Since making my professional debut in the 2020 season, I have steadily increased my playing time and enjoyed a fulfilling time. However, in the two seasons from 2022, I suffered from injuries and poor condition, resulting in a drastic decrease in playing opportunities. That's why my determination to change my environment this season is strong, and that passion and resolve can be felt painfully in every word.
"Every season, I play with determination, so there is no major change in terms of my feelings and no anxiety about my first transfer. I have a lot of confidence that I can do it. It is true that I wanted to change my environment, and many people say it is a "comeback", but I feel like my performance has already returned and my body is still sharp, so I believe I can do it if I play in a game. I just want to play in a game as soon as possible."
His best position is attacking midfielder. He is confident in his abilities there and shows a strong desire to play in his preferred position. He strongly resonates with the style of football that coach Peter CKLAMOVSKI aims for, and he envisions himself dancing on the pitch wearing the number 71.
"I am greatly attracted to Peter's style. The coach often tells me to "turn in the middle and face forward" and the things that are asked of me in meetings really match the soccer style that I truly want to play. I have to pursue it even more and I want to attack from the center of the pitch. Right now, I strongly want to produce results under Peter."
Taro, who is covered in ambition and hungry for victory. The attacker with strong determination leads the blue and red attack in the center of the pitch.
Text by Daisuke Suga (El Golasso)
