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."