We would like to inform you that Kensuke NAGAI from Nagoya Grampus has decided to join FC Tokyo on a full transfer.
[Kensuke NAGAI Player Profile]
□ Position: FW
□ Date of Birth: March 5, 1989
□ Hometown: Hiroshima Prefecture
□ Height/Weight: 178cm/71kg
□ Blood Type: B
□ Career:
2004-2006 Kyushu International University High School
2007-2010 Fukuoka University
2009 JFA・J League Special Designated Player (Host: Avispa Fukuoka)
2009 33rd Prime Minister's Cup All Japan University Soccer Tournament Champions
2010 JFA・J League Special Designated Player (Host: Vissel Kobe)
2011-2012 Nagoya Grampus
2013-2013.7 RS Liege (Belgian First Division)
2013.8-2014 Nagoya Grampus (※On loan)
2015-2016 Nagoya Grampus
□ Representative History:
Japan U-18 National Team 2007
Japan U-19 National Team 2008 (AFC U-19 Championship appearance, top scorer)
Japan U-20 National Team 2009, Japan National Team (AFC Asian Cup final qualifying appearance)
Japan Universiade National Team 2009 (3rd place, top scorer at 2009 Universiade in Belgrade)
Japan U-21 National Team 2010 (Asian Games in Guangzhou, top scorer)
Japan U-22 National Team 2011 (London Olympics final qualifying appearance)
Japan U-23 National Team 2012 (London Olympics semi-finalist)
Japan National Team 2015 (EAFF East Asian Cup 2015 appearance)
※ 0 goals in 6 appearances for the Japan national team (as of December 19, 2016)
□ Participation Record (As of December 19, 2016, only for domestic club affiliation)
2016
【Nagoya Grampus】J1 League 31 games played, 7 goals scored / Cup 3 games played, 0 goals scored / Emperor's Cup 0 games played, 0 goals scored
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J1 League 164 games played, 42 goals scored
J2 League 5 games played, 0 goals scored
Cup 15 games played, 4 goals scored
Emperor's Cup 12 games played, 10 goals scored
ACL 14 games played, 3 goals scored
※Participated in 3 matches and scored 3 goals in the Emperor's Cup as Fukuoka University in 2009
※Participated as a JFA/J.League designated player in 2009 and 2010
□ Player's Comment
"I am Kensuke NAGAI, who will be transferring from Nagoya Grampus. I will do my best with all my heart and soul to bring the first J1 League title to FC Tokyo for the club, fans, and supporters. I want to contribute as much as possible to the team's goals and victories using my speed as my weapon. Also, I will work diligently to gain recognition from everyone involved with FC Tokyo, including fans, supporters, club staff, and sponsors. Your support will be my strength. Thank you for your support in advance."