FC Tokyo is pleased to announce the signing of Masayuki YAMADA (Hosei University) for the upcoming season. Please see below for his profile.
 

[Masayuki YAMADA Player Profile]
□ Position: DF
□ 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
　　　　　　　2016 JFA・J League Special Designated Player (Recipient: FC Tokyo)
 

□ 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 officially joining FC Tokyo from next season. Becoming a professional soccer player has been my dream since I was a child, so I am truly happy. I am deeply grateful to my family, coaches, teammates, and all the people who have supported me. However, this is not the end. I will continue to work hard every day with a new start in mind. I will also do my best in my remaining university life with a strong sense of being a member of FC Tokyo. Thank you for your support!"