The determined fantasista shines with his transfer to Tokyo!
MF 71 Ryotaro ARAKI
A special content introducing all the blue and red warriors challenging the 2024 season. What are the players, who are about to start the season, thinking and what determination do they have as they face the year? The stories of the players, who hold in their hearts their love for the club, their thirst for titles, their aspirations for success, and the roles they must fulfill──. Ryotaro ARAKI, who made a strong determination to transfer on loan from Kashima Antlers. With his condition now in shape this season, the performance he will showcase with the blue and red squad is not a "comeback" but "inevitable." He is showing intense confidence to shine overwhelmingly.
The fantasista who wore the number 10 for the prestigious Kashima Antlers has come to Tokyo with a strong determination. An essential aspect of discussing Ryotaro ARAKI is his extraordinary attacking sense. The ideas and techniques he displays in front of the goal are one of a kind, and he shows absolute confidence in himself.
Since making my professional debut in the 2020 season, I have steadily accumulated playing time over the past two seasons and enjoyed fulfilling moments. However, the last two seasons starting from 2022 have been challenging due to injuries and poor condition, resulting in significantly reduced playing opportunities. That is why my determination for this season, where I decided to change my environment, is strong, and my enthusiasm and resolve are painfully evident in every word.
"Every season, I play with determination, so there hasn't been any significant change in my feelings or anxiety about the first transfer. I have a lot of confidence in what I can do. It's true that I wanted to change my environment, and many people say it's a 'comeback,' but I feel my performance has returned, and I have the sharpness in my body, so I believe I can perform well when I get on the field. I just want to play in a match as soon as possible."
His most shining position is just behind the forwards. His pride in that position is unwavering. He also shows a strong desire to compete in his favored 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 what is required in meetings really feels like it aligns with the soccer style I truly want to pursue. I need to keep pushing for more, and I think I want to focus on attacks centered around the middle of the pitch. Right now, I strongly want to achieve results under Peter."
Filled with ambition and hungry to win, Taro is an attacker with strong determination who orchestrates the blue and red attack from the center of the pitch.
Text by Daisuke Suga (El Golasso)
