Today, we are pleased to announce that Masataka KOBAYASHI, a player belonging to our club, has been selected for the U-22 Japan national team members who will participate in the 'IBARAKI Next Generation Match' to be held in December, as announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA).

□ Player Kobayashi's Comment

I am very pleased to have been selected for the U-22 Japan national team.
We have entered the off-season, but we will fight with all our might to connect to the 2026 season.
Also, since this will be a domestic tournament, we will do our best to show you our active performance even a little.
Thank you for your support!

◇Player Kobayashi's profile is here

□ Tournament Name
IBARAKI Next Generation Match

□Period
Dec 21, 2025 (Sun) ～ Dec 27, 2025 (Sat) 

[Semifinal Round]
Dec 24 (Wed)
U-22 Japan national team vs U-21 Kanto University Select
(14:00 Kickoff / K's denki Stadium Mito)

[Final Round or 3rd Place Playoff]
Dec 27 (Sat) U-22 Japan national team vs TBD
(Kickoff time TBD / K's denki Stadium Mito)

□Location
Chiba Prefecture / Prince Takamado Memorial JFA YUMESTA
Ibaraki Prefecture / K's denki Stadium Mito

_{* For more details, please check the website below
[URL] https://www.jfa.jp/national_team/u22_2025}