We are pleased to announce that Kensuke NAGAI has officially transferred from Nagoya Grampus to FC Tokyo.
Profile of Kensuke NAGAI
□ Position: FW
□ Date of Birth: March 5, 1989
□ Hometown: Hiroshima Prefecture
□ Height/Weight: 178cm/71kg
□ Blood Type: 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 Champion
2010 JFA/J.League Special Designated Player (Host: Vissel Kobe)
2011-2012 Nagoya Grampus
2013-2013.7 RS Liège (Belgium Division 1)
2013.8-2014 Nagoya Grampus(※temporary transfer)
2015-2016 Nagoya Grampus
□ Representative History:
2007 U-18 Japan national team
2008 U-19 Japan national team (AFC U-19 Championship participation, top scorer)
2009 U-20 Japan national team, Japan national team (AFC Asian Cup final qualifiers participation)
2009 Universiade Japan national team (Universiade 2009 Belgrade tournament 3rd place, top scorer)
2010 U-21 Japan national team (Guangzhou Asian Games champion, top scorer)
2011 U-22 Japan national team (London Olympic Asian final qualifiers participation)
2012 U-23 Japan national team (London Olympics 4th place)
2015 Japan national team (EAFF East Asian Cup 2015 participation)
* 0 goals in 6 international A matches as a member of the Japan national team (as of December 19, 2016)
□ Participation Record (as of December 19, 2016, only while belonging to domestic clubs)
2016
[Nagoya Grampus] J1 League appearances 31 matches 7 goals / Cup matches 3 appearances 0 goals / Emperor's Cup 0 appearances 0 goals
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J1 League total 164 matches 42 goals
J2 League 5 matches 0 goals
Cup matches 15 appearances 4 goals
Emperor's Cup 12 matches 10 goals
ACL 14 matches 3 goals
※In 2009, Fukuoka University participated in 3 matches of the Emperor's Cup and scored 3 goals.
Note: Participated as a special designated player by JFA and J-League in 2009 and 2010.
□ Personal Comment
I am Kensuke NAGAI, and I have transferred from Nagoya Grampus. I will do my utmost to deliver the first title in the J1 League to FC Tokyo, the club, and all the fans and supporters. I want to utilize my speed, which is my strength, to contribute as much as possible to the team's goals and victories. Furthermore, I would like to work diligently so that everyone involved with FC Tokyo, including fans and supporters, club staff, and sponsors, can recognize me as soon as possible. Your support will be my strength. Thank you for your continued support.
