Today, we would like to announce that our club's players Kuryu MATSUKI, Taishi Brandon NOZAWA, and Ryotaro ARAKI have been selected to represent the U-23 Japan national team for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024, which will be held in April and May, as announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA), a public interest corporation.

□ Kuryu MATSUKI Player Comment
"I am happy to be selected."
I will do my best to maximize my own strength and earn a spot in the Paris Olympics. Thank you for your support from Japan."

◇Kuryu MATSUKI player profile is here

□ Taishi Brandon NOZAWA Player Comment
"I am happy and proud to have been selected as a representative player for FC Tokyo once again."

Never forget that emotion, fight for your teammates, secure a spot in the Paris Olympics, and win! Thank you for your support."

◇Taishi Brandon NOZAWA Player Profile here

□ Ryotaro ARAKI Player Comment
"I am honored to be selected for the national team."
We will fight with pride for Japan and do our best to earn a spot in the Paris Olympics. Thank you for your support."  

◇Ryotaro ARAKI player profile is here

□ Schedule

※After the Kashima Antlers match on April 7th (Sunday), we will meet up.

【Sec. 1】
April 16 (Tue)
U-23 Japan National Team vs U-23 China National Team
Kickoff at 22:00 Japan Time (Tentative)
Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium
(Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium)
※[Local Time] April 16th, 4:00 PM Kickoff

【Sec. 2】
April 20 (Sat)
U-23 Japan National Team vs U-23 UAE National Team
Kickoff at 0:30 Japan Time (scheduled)
Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium
(Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium)
※[Local Time] April 19th, 18:30 Kickoff

【Sec. 3】
Apr 22 (Mon)
U-23 Japan National Team vs U-23 South Korea National Team
Kickoff at 10:00 PM Japan Time (scheduled)
Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium
(Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium)
※[Local Time] April 22nd, 4:00 PM Kickoff

※Please check the JFA website for details.
【URL】http://www.jfa.jp/