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2019.8.29[Top Team]

Hotaka NAKAMURA (Meiji University) Announcement of confirmed new joining for next season and approval as a JFA/J.League Special Designated Player

We are pleased to announce that FC Tokyo has confirmed the new signing of Hotaka NAKAMURA (Meiji University) for the next season. Additionally, on August 27 (Tuesday), he was approved as a "2019 JFA/J.League Special Designated Player" by the Japan Football Association. 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
April 2007 - March 2010 Yokohama F.Marinos Primary Oppama
2010.4-2013.3 Yokohama F.Marinos Junior Youth Oppama
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, Universiade Japan national team


□Appeal Points
A full-back with both stamina and speed. Particularly excels in one-on-one defensive abilities, and the ability to join the attack utilizing speed is also appealing.


□Hotaka NAKAMURA Comment
"I will be joining Tokyo from next season. I am Hotaka NAKAMURA from Meiji University. I am very happy to start my professional career at such a prestigious club. I will do my best to show my gratitude to my family and everyone who has supported me so far through my results. From this moment on, I will take on the awareness and responsibility of being a Tokyo player, and I will do my utmost to contribute to the club, so I appreciate your support."