We would like to inform you that Hideto TAKAHASHI, a player belonging to our club, has decided to transfer completely to Vissel Kobe.
Profile of Hideto TAKAHASHI
□ Position: MF
□ Date of Birth: October 17, 1987
□ Hometown: Gunma Prefecture
□ Height/Weight: 183cm/75kg
□ Blood Type: Type O
□ Career :
1999-2002 Tonan SC Jr. Youth
2002 Sec. 17 Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-15) Tournament 3rd Place
2003-2005 Maebashi Commercial High School, Gunma Prefecture
2004 83rd National High School Soccer Championship Best 8
2006-2009 Tokyo Gakugei University
2007 Sec. 56 All Japan University Football Championship Best 8
2007 Prime Minister's Cup All Japan University Soccer Tournament Best 8
2008 JFA/J.League Special Designated Player (FC Tokyo)
2009 JFA/J.League Special Designated Player (FC Tokyo)
2010-2016 FC Tokyo
2010 Suruga Bank Championship 2010 TOKYO Champion
2011 J.League Division 2 Champion, Promotion to J1
2011 91st Emperor's Cup All Japan Soccer Championship Champion
□ Selection / Representative History :
2007 All Japan University Selection
2008 All Japan University Selection
2009 All Japan University Selection
2009 Universiade Japan national team (3rd place at the 25th Universiade Belgrade)
2012 Japan national team (Participated in the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 Asian Final Qualifiers)
2013 Japan national team (Champion of the EAFF East Asian Cup 2013)
* 0 goals in 7 international A matches as a member of the Japan national team
□ Participation Record (as of December 28, 2016)
2016
[FC Tokyo] J1 League 19 matches played 0 goals / Cup matches 4 matches played 1 goal / Emperor's Cup 2 matches played 0 goals / ACL 5 matches played 0 goals
【FC Tokyo U-23】J3 League 2 matches played 0 goals
＜Total＞
J1 League 148 matches played 10 goals
J2 League 32 matches played 4 goals
J3 League 2 matches played 0 goals
Cup matches 26 matches played 1 goal
Emperor's Cup 18 matches played 1 goal
ACL 11 matches played 1 goal
Note: In 2008 and 2009, special designated players by JFA and J-League
* FC Tokyo U-23 will participate with over-age players
□ Personal Comment
To all the fans and supporters<br/>I have decided to transfer to Vissel Kobe starting next season. Counting from the time I was a specially designated player, it has been 9 years, and I am truly grateful for all the cheers and support you have given me at all times. By interacting with all of you in Kodaira and Ajinomoto, I have learned a lot about soccer from you and have also grown significantly as a person.
Originally, I didn't have the confidence to pursue a career as a professional, but I was given the opportunity to strongly desire to perform on the pitch at Ajinomoto Stadium. I want to express my gratitude to everyone who created the atmosphere that led me to this stage. I truly regret that I couldn't achieve significant results, especially in the league matches, due to my lack of ability. However, the unique atmosphere I experienced several times, where players, supporters, and the stadium became one, will never be forgotten. No matter what difficulties lie ahead, I am confident that I can overcome them by recalling the time spent with all of you and what we have built together.
Starting next season, I will not be able to be a part of FC Tokyo's players and contribute to the growth of this club, but I believe that the remaining players will inherit the spirit of FC Tokyo and continue to push this club forward. I also want to keep striving so that I can feel that this decision was good for my growth and for the future of this club.
One day, I hope to repay you with more than what I have received, and I will continue to do my best in my own way. I look forward to the day we can meet again. Thank you very much.
Hideto TAKAHASHI
