We would like to inform you that our player, Sota HIRAYAMA, will be transferred to Vegalta Sendai on a permanent basis.
[Player Profile: Sota Hirayama]
□ Position: FW
□ Date of Birth: June 6, 1985
□ Hometown: Fukuoka Prefecture
□ Height/Weight: 190cm/85kg
□ Blood Type: B
□ Career:
2001-2003 Nagasaki Prefectural Kunimi High School
2001 The 12th All Japan Youth (U-18) Soccer Championship, Prince Takamado Trophy, Champions
2001 The 80th National High School Soccer Championship, Champions
2002 The 37th Inter-High, Runner-up
2002 The 13th All Japan Youth (U-18) Soccer Championship, Prince Takamado Trophy, Champions
2002 The 81st National High School Soccer Championship, Runner-up, Top Scorer
2003 The 38th Inter-High, Champions
2003 The 82nd National High School Soccer Championship, Champions, Top Scorer
2004-2005.8 University of Tsukuba
2004 Kanto University Soccer League Division 1, Champions
2005.8-2006 Hercules Almelo (Dutch League 1)
2006.9- FC Tokyo
2009 Emperor's Cup Winner
2010 Suruga Bank Championship 2010 Tokyo Winner
2011 J2 League Champion, Promoted to J1
2011 91st Emperor's Cup All Japan Soccer Championship Winner
□ Representative History:
2002 Japan U-18 National Team (AFC Youth Championship Runner-up)
2003 U-20 Japan National Team (FIFA World Youth UAE Tournament Appearance)
2003 U-22 Japan National Team (Athens Olympics Asia Final Qualifying Appearance)
2003 U-18 Japan National Team
2004 U-23 Japan National Team (Athens Olympics Appearance)
2004 U-19 Japan National Team (AFC Youth Championship 3rd Place)
2005 U-20 Japan National Team (FIFA World Youth Netherlands Tournament Best 16)
2006 U-21 Japan National Team (Asian Games Appearance)
2007 U-22 Japan National Team (Beijing Olympics Asia Final Qualifying Appearance)
2009 Japan National Team
2010 Japan National Team (AFC Asian Cup Final Qualifying Appearance)
※Recorded a hat-trick in the debut match for the Japan national team
3 goals in 4 appearances for the Japan national team in international A matches
□ Participation Record (As of December 27, 2016, only for domestic club affiliation)
2016
[FC Tokyo] 15 appearances, 5 goals in J1 League / 2 appearances, 0 goals in Cup matches / 2 appearances, 1 goal in Emperor's Cup / 2 appearances, 0 goals in ACL
<Overall>
168 appearances, 33 goals in J1 League
1 appearance, 0 goals in J2 League
39 appearances, 10 goals in Cup matches
21 appearances, 11 goals in Emperor's Cup
3 appearances, 0 goals in ACL
※Played 32 games and scored 8 goals for Heracles Almelo (Dutch first division) in 2005 and 2006
□ Player's Comment
"I am pleased to announce that I will be transferring to Vegalta Sendai. I have been with FC Tokyo for 11 years and I am grateful for the experience. During my time with the club, there have been many unforgettable moments for both the club and myself. Through my career as a soccer player at FC Tokyo, I feel that I have also grown as a person. I have met many people at this club and I consider them all as family. Although I will be joining a new team, I hope to continue receiving your support as it will give me strength. Thank you very much for the past 11 years."
