We would like to inform you that Manato SHINADA, who is currently on loan to JEF United Chiba, has decided to make a permanent transfer.


Player Profile: Manato SHINADA

□Position: MF

□Date of Birth: 1999 September 19

□Hometown: Saitama.S

□Height/Weight: 180cm/71kg

□Career
2006-2012 Regista FC
└FC Tokyo Soccer School Advanced Class Fukagawa Course
2012-2014 FC Tokyo U-15 Fukagawa
└2013 adidas CUP 28th Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-15) Runner-up
└2014 Emperor's Cup 26th All Japan Youth (U-15) Soccer Championship Champion
2015-2017 FC Tokyo U-18
└2016 Sec. 40 Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-18) Winner
　└FC Tokyo Registered Player (Category 2)
└2017 Sec. 41 Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-18) Kanto Tournament Winner
　└Sec. 41 Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-18) Winner
　└FC Tokyo Registered Player (Category 2)
2018- FC Tokyo
└2020 2020 J.League YBC Levain Cup Winner
└2023 Ventforet Kofu_{*On loan}
└2024 JEF United Ichihara Chiba_{*On loan}

□Representative History
2016 U-16 Japan national team, 2018 U-18 Japan national team

□Participation Record (As of the End of the 2024 Season)

□Manato SHINADA comment
"I have decided to transfer completely to JEF United Chiba."

It was not an easy decision. I considered all possible perspectives and the feelings of various people. My desire to play in Chiba is the strongest, but I felt that given the current situation, this was the only way forward, and I wanted to express that.
Of course, I had confidence in what I have built up this season, and I am confident that I can perform again when I return. However, I also understand that there are things I still need to improve.

There are many feelings that cannot be fully expressed in writing right now, but among them, the biggest ones are the feelings of regret and apology towards everyone who has not been able to achieve results so far, as well as the sadness of leaving the beloved club.

I was with Tokyo for 7 seasons, including the loan period, and it may be rude for me to say this since I couldn't leave anything behind, but I want Tokyo to become stronger, so I will convey this.
Playing for Ventforet Kofu and JEF United Chiba, I felt once again that the way fans and supporters connect with the team helps the team and players grow, become stronger, and unleash more than 100% of their power.
Of course, I still believe that they are sufficiently supporting the players, and I understand that there is a certain distance between the players and the fans/supporters, which makes things difficult at times.
It's not just about being kind, but it's during tough times that I feel motivated to do my best and win for these people.
It's not good to take it for granted, but even in tough times, I hope to support the players and help them look forward in the end.

I think this is something that can only be said by players who are surely leaving Tokyo.
It's unfortunate that I can't be part of the process of Tokyo becoming a stronger and more wonderful club, but I definitely want to come back again.
Thank you very much for about 16 years, including the academy, school, and loan periods.