Today, we would like to announce that Kuryu MATSUKI, Taishi Brandon NOZAWA, and Ryotaro ARAKI from our club have been selected for the U-23 Japan national team members participating in the 'AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024' announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA) to be held in April and May.

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

◇Kuryu MATSUKI profile is here

□ Taishi Brandon NOZAWA Comment
"I feel joy and pride in being selected for the national team as a player of FC Tokyo this time as well.

I will not forget that feeling, fight for my teammates, secure a spot in the Paris Olympics, and win! Thank you for your support!

◇Taishi Brandon NOZAWA profile is here

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

◇Ryotaro ARAKI profile is here

□ Schedule

※After the match against Kashima Antlers on April 7 (Sunday), we will join.

【Sec. 1】
April 16 (Tue)
U-23 Japan national team vs U-23 China national team
Kick-off at 22:00 Japan time (scheduled)
Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium
(Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium)
*Kick-off on April 16 at 16:00 [local time]

【Sec. 2】
April 20 (Saturday)
U-23 Japan national team vs U-23 UAE national team
Kick-off at 0:30 Japan time (scheduled)
Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium
(Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium)
*Kick-off on April 19 at 18:30 [local time]

【Sec. 3】
Apr 22 (Mon)
U-23 Japan national team vs U-23 South Korea national team
Kick-off at 22:00 Japan time (scheduled)
Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium
(Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium)
*Kick-off on April 22 at 16:00 [local time]

*For more details, please check the JFA website.
【URL】http://www.jfa.jp/