FC Tokyo is pleased to announce that Masayuki YAMADA (Hosei University) has been approved by the Japan Football Association as a designated player for the JFA/J.League. Please see below for details.
 

[Masayuki YAMADA Player Profile]
□ Position: DF
□ Jersey Number: 36
□ Date of Birth: October 1, 1994
□ Hometown: Saitama.S
□ Height/Weight: 186cm/75kg
□ Blood Type: A
 

□ Career:
　2010-2012 Aomori Yamada High School
　　　　　　　　2012 National High School Sports Festival Outstanding Player
　　　　　　　　2012 National High School Soccer Championship Outstanding Player
　2013- Hosei University
　　　　　　2015 All Japan University Selection
 

□ Appeal Points
A defender who dominates both offense and defense with high heading accuracy utilizing their physical abilities, and also demonstrates strength in one-on-one play. They have excellent crisis detection skills and covering ability to prevent danger in advance, and in attack, they break through situations with accurate long feeds.
 

□ Player's Comment
"I am happy to be a part of FC Tokyo as a JFA/J.League designated player this time. I would like to express my gratitude to my parents, teammates, university coach, and everyone involved with FC Tokyo. I will do my best to contribute to the team's victory and I appreciate your support."