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2017.2.06[Academy]

【U-18】NEXT GENERATION MATCH Announcement of the selection of 5 players for the U-18 J-League representative team

U-18 players Shoui SAKAGUCHI, Miki KOBAYASHI, Shuto OKANIWA, Takefusa KUBO, and Rei HIRAKAWA have been announced today by the J League (Japan Professional Football League) as selected for the FUJI XEROX SUPER CUP 2017 "NEXT GENERATION MATCH U-18 J League Selection vs Japan High School Football Selection" U-18 J League Selection.
In addition, the staff of the U-18 J League selection will include FC Tokyo U-18 coach Kazuki SATO, coach Satoshi MIGITA, coach Toshiki KOIKE, goalkeeper coach Shota YAMASHITA, and trainer Masahiro WATANABE.


[Participating Players]

□FC Tokyo U-18 Players
Name: Shoi Sakaguchi
Date of Birth: 1999-05-07
Place of Origin: Kodaira City, Tokyo
Height/Weight: 174cm/71kg
Affiliation: Kodaira Hachisho Abelia FC → FC Tokyo U-15 Musashi 		□FC Tokyo U-18 Players
Name: Kan Kobayashi
Date of Birth: 1999-04-27
Place of Origin: Hino City, Tokyo
Height/Weight: 181cm/70kg
Affiliation: Tamadaira Jr. SC → FC Tokyo U-15 Musashi 		□FC Tokyo U-18 Player
Name: Shuto OKANIWA
Date of Birth: 1999 September 16
Hometown: Saitama.S
Height/Weight: 168cm/63kg
Affiliation: Regista FC → FC Tokyo U-15 Fukagawa

 
□FC Tokyo U-18 Players
Name: Rei HIRAKAWA
Date of Birth: 2000 April 20
Place of Origin: Chofu City, Tokyo
Height/Weight: 174cm/67kg
Affiliation: Kaminohara SC → FC Tokyo U-15 Musashi 		□FC Tokyo U-18 Players
Name: Takefusa KUBO
Date of Birth: June 4, 2001
Place of Origin: Kanagawa Prefecture
Height/Weight: 167cm/60kg
Affiliation: FC Barcelona → FC Tokyo U-15 Musashi


【Tournament Overview】
◇Name: FUJI XEROX SUPER CUP 2017
"NEXT GENERATION MATCH U-18 J-League Selection vs Japan High School Soccer Selection"
◇Date: February 18, 2017 (Saturday) 10:20 Kick-off
◇Venue: Nissan Stadium
◇Matchup: U-18 J-League Selection vs Japan High School Soccer Selection
*A team composed of selected players centered around the outstanding players of the 95th National High School Soccer Championship
◇Match Format:
If a match lasts 70 minutes (35 minutes for each half) and there is no winner, it will be considered a draw.
2. A maximum of 18 players can be registered, and up to 7 substitutions are allowed.
* There is a possibility of cancellation in case of inclement weather.
◇ TV Broadcast: Recorded broadcast on NTV G+.
※Mar 12 (Sun) 11:00～12:45
◇About Tickets: A ticket for the "FUJI XEROX SUPER CUP 2017" is required for viewing.


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