We would like to inform you that our player, Hideto TAKAHASHI, will be transferring to Vissel Kobe on a permanent basis.

[Hideto TAKAHASHI Player Profile]
□ Position: MF
□ Date of Birth: October 17, 1987
□ Hometown: Gunma Prefecture
□ Height/Weight: 183cm/75kg
□ Blood Type: O

□ Career:

1999-2002 Zunan SC Jr. Youth

　　　　　　　 2002 17th Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-15) 3rd place
2003-2005 Gunma Prefectural Maebashi Commercial High School
2004 83rd National High School Soccer Championship Best 8
2006-2009 Tokyo Gakugei University
　　　　　　　 Best 8 at the 56th All Japan University Soccer Championship in 2007
　　　　　　　 Best 8 of the 31st Prime Minister's Cup All Japan University Soccer Tournament in 2007
　　　　　　　 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 Champions
2011 J League Division 2 Champions, promoted to J1
2011 91st Emperor's Cup All Japan Soccer Championship Winners

□ Selection/Representative History:
2007 All Japan University Selection

All Japan University Selection 2008
All Japan University Selection 2009
Japan National Team for Universiade 2009 (3rd place at the 25th Universiade Belgrade)
Japan National Team 2012 (participated in FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 Asian Qualifiers)
Japan National Team 2013 (won EAFF East Asian Cup 2013)
※0 goals in 7 appearances for the Japan national team in international A matches

□ Participation Record (As of December 28, 2016)
2016
[FC Tokyo] J1 League 19 games played 0 goals / Cup 4 games played 1 goal / Emperor's Cup 2 games played 0 goals / ACL 5 games played 0 goals
【FC Tokyo U-23】J3 League 2 games played, 0 goals scored
　＜Total＞
　　J1 League 148 games played, 10 goals scored
　　J2 League 32 games played, 4 goals scored
　　J3 League 2 games played, 0 goals scored
　　Cup 26 games played, 1 goal scored
　　Emperor's Cup 18 games played, 1 goal scored
　　ACL 11 games played, 1 goal scored
※2008 and 2009 were designated players by JFA and J-League.

※FC Tokyo U-23 will participate in the overage category

□ Personal comment
To all the fans and supporters, "I have decided to transfer to Vissel Kobe from next season. It has been 9 years since I became a designated player, and I am truly grateful for all the support and encouragement I have received from you all. Through interacting with you all at Kobe, Kodaira, and Ajinomoto, I have learned so much about soccer and have grown as a person as well."
I didn't have the confidence to continue as a professional, but I received the motivation to "stand on the pitch of Ajinomoto and want to play" and I would like to thank everyone who led me to this stage. I am truly disappointed that I was not able to achieve great results in the league due to my lack of ability. However, the unique atmosphere where players, supporters, and the stadium become one, which I have experienced several times, will never be forgotten. No matter what difficulties lie ahead, I am confident that I can overcome them by remembering the time and effort I have spent with everyone so far.
From next season, I will not be able to be a member of FC Tokyo and contribute to the growth of this club, but I am sure that the remaining players will inherit the soul of FC Tokyo and continue to push this club forward. I also want to continue to strive to make this decision beneficial for my own growth and for the future of this club.
Someday, I hope to be able to repay you all with more than what you have given me. From now on, I will continue to be true to myself and "wish for clear skies". I look forward to the day we can meet again. Thank you very much.
Hideto TAKAHASHI