We are pleased to announce that Kosuke OTA from SBV Vitesse Arnhem (Netherlands) will be joining FC Tokyo on a full transfer.

[Kosuke OTA Player Profile]
□ Position: DF
□ Date of Birth: July 23, 1987
□ Hometown: Machida, Tokyo
□ Height/Weight: 178cm/78kg
□ Blood Type: A

□ Career: 

2003-2005　　Azabu University Attached Fuchinobe High School
2006-2008　　Yokohama FC
2009-2011　　Shimizu S-Pulse
　　　　　　　 2011 J.League Excellent Player Award, J.League Fair Play Individual Award
2012-2015　　FC Tokyo
　　　　　　　 2013 J.League Excellent Player Award
　　　　　　　 2014 J.League Excellent Player Award, J.League Best Eleven
　　　　　　　 2015 J.League Excellent Player Award, J.League Best Eleven
2016　　 　　 SBV Vitesse Arnhem (Dutch Eredivisie)
 

Representative History:
2007 Japan U-20 National Team (FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada Tournament Best 16)

Japan national team in 2010 (AFC Asian Cup final qualifying appearance)
Japan national team in 2014
Japan national team in 2015
Japan national team in 2016
※0 goals in 7 appearances for the Japan national team (as of January 6, 2017)
 

□ Appearance Record (As of January 6, 2017 / Only during domestic club affiliation)
＜Total＞
　241 appearances, 9 goals in J1 League
　32 appearances, 0 goals in J2 League
　35 appearances, 1 goal in Cup matches
　23 appearances, 4 goals in Emperor's Cup
　4 appearances, 0 goals in ACL
※SBV Vitesse Arnhem (Dutch 1st division), 16 games, 0 goals in the 2015-2016 season / 10 games, 0 goals in the 2016-2017 season
 

□ Player's Comment
"Dear FC Tokyo fans and supporters, Happy New Year. I am very happy to announce that I will be returning to FC Tokyo after 2 years. I am truly excited to be able to play for my beloved FC Tokyo at Ajinomoto Stadium once again. The reason for this decision is simple - to win the league with FC Tokyo. I am grateful to President Oogane, GM Tateshi, and many others for their efforts in making this transfer possible. In 2017, I ask for your passionate support as always. Let's make Coach Shinoda a man!!"