We are pleased to announce that Tsuyoshi WATANABE has decided to transfer to KV Kortrijk (Belgium) on a permanent basis.


【Tsuyoshi WATANABE Player Profile】

Position: DF

Date of Birth: February 5, 1997

□Hometown: Saitama Prefecture

Height/Weight: 186cm/80kg

□Career
2003-2009 Otabukuro FC
　(FC Tokyo Soccer School FC Tokyo Soccer School Advanced Class Fukagawa Course)
2009-2012 FC Tokyo U-15 Fukagawa
2012-2015 Yamanashi Gakuin University Affiliated High School (currently Yamanashi Gakuin High School)
　2015 93rd National High School Soccer Championship Outstanding Player
2015-2019 Chuo University
2019-FC Tokyo
　2020 2020 J.League YBC Levain Cup Champions

National Team History: 2017 Japan U-18 National Team, 2018 Japan U-19 National Team, 2019 Japan U-20 National Team

□ Participation Record (As of the end of the 2021 season)


□Tsuyoshi WATANABE Player Comment
"I have decided to transfer to KV Kortrijk in Belgium."
We apologize for not being able to greet you in front of our fans and supporters, and for having to make this announcement here.
When it was decided that I could come back to FC Tokyo after graduating from university, I had a strong desire to contribute to winning the league and to make more people aware of this wonderful team called FC Tokyo.
We have been fighting for the goal of winning the league for 3 years, but we were unable to achieve that goal. I am truly disappointed and feel sorry for all the fans and supporters who have been cheering for us.
However, personally, I was able to play in matches from the second half of my first year as a professional, and I had many wonderful experiences such as finishing second in the J-League, participating in the ACL, and winning the Levain Cup. The atmosphere and sense of accomplishment when we won the Levain Cup is an unforgettable experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
And although it was only a short three years, playing alongside Morishige-san was a great asset for me, and I will continue to grow in Belgium in order to one day surpass the amazing player that is Masato MORISHIGE!!
Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to all the FC Tokyo fans and supporters for their cheers and applause, which have always been a source of strength for me. Without all of you, I would not have been able to come this far.
I owe everything I am now to FC Tokyo.
Thank you very much for your warm support over the past 3 years. We look forward to your continued support.