We are pleased to announce that Kosuke OTA has agreed to a full transfer to SBV Vitesse Arnhem (Netherlands).
※ For fans and supporters, please understand that there may be restrictions on fan services in order to avoid confusion during training at the Kodaira Ground and to allow players to focus on the Emperor's Cup matches. Thank you for your cooperation.
【Kosuke OTA Player Profile】
□Position: DF
□Date of Birth: July 23, 1987
□Hometown: Machida, Tokyo
□Height/Weight: 179cm/78kg
□Blood Type: A
□Career
Azabu University Attached Funabashi High School (2003-2005) ⇒ Yokohama FC (2006-2008) ⇒ Shimizu S-Pulse (2009-2011) ⇒ FC Tokyo (2012-2015)
National Team History
2007 Japan U-20 National Team (FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada, Best 16)
2010 Japan National Team (AFC Asian Cup Final Qualifiers)
2014 Japan National Team
2015 Japan National Team
□Individual Titles
2011 J.League Excellent Player Award, J.League Fair Play Individual Award
2013 J.League Excellent Player Award
2014 J.League Excellent Player Award, J.League Best Eleven
2015 J.League Excellent Player Award
□ Appearance Record (as of December 15, 2015)
2015 FC Tokyo J1 League 30 appearances 3 goals / Cup 6 appearances 0 goals / Emperor's Cup 1 appearance 0 goals
＜Total＞
J1 League 214 appearances 9 goals
J2 League 32 appearances 0 goals
Cup 35 appearances 1 goal
Emperor's Cup 23 appearances 4 goals
ACL 4 appearances 0 goals
□ Player's Comment
"To all the beloved Tokyo fans and supporters, I have decided to transfer to Vitesse in the Netherlands. It was a difficult decision to leave my beloved Tokyo, but I saw it as my last chance at my age and decided to take on this challenge."
To everyone involved with FC Tokyo, I am filled with gratitude that I have been able to meet the "Tokyo Family" and I am proud of it. I will do my best for the rest of the season to be able to lift the championship cup at Ajinomoto Stadium on New Year's Day.
Thank you very much for the past 4 years.
※ For fans and supporters, please understand that there may be restrictions on fan services in order to avoid confusion during training at the Kodaira Ground and to allow players to focus on the Emperor's Cup matches. Thank you for your cooperation.
