FC Tokyo is pleased to announce the signing of Hotaka NAKAMURA (Meiji University) for the upcoming season. Additionally, NAKAMURA has been approved by the Japan Football Association as a designated player for the 2019 JFA・J League on August 27th (Tuesday). His jersey number will be 37.

【Hotaka NAKAMURA Player Profile】
□Position: DF
□Date of Birth: August 12, 1997
□Hometown: Kanagawa Prefecture
□Height/Weight: 177cm/72kg
□Career:
2005.7-2007.3 FC Takasaka
2007.4-2010.3 Yokohama F.Marinos Primary Tsuihama
2010.4-2013.3 Yokohama F.Marinos Junior Youth Tsuihama
2013.4-2016.3 Nihon University Fujisawa High School
2016.4- Meiji University

Representative History:
2018 All Japan University Selection
2019 All Japan University Selection, Japan University Games National Team

□Appeal Point
A side back with both physicality and speed. Particularly strong in one-on-one defense and also has the ability to contribute to attacks with their speed.

□Hotaka NAKAMURA Player Comment
"I am Hotaka NAKAMURA from Meiji University and I am joining Tokyo from next season. I am very happy to be able to start my professional career at this prestigious club. I will do my best to show my gratitude to all the people who have supported me, including my family, through my performance. And from this moment on, I will take on the responsibility and awareness of being a Tokyo player and give my all to contribute to the club. Thank you for your support."