We would like to inform you that Kazunori YOSHIMOTO, a player belonging to our club, has been decided to be loaned to Avispa Fukuoka. The loan period will be from June 22, 2018, to January 31, 2019. Additionally, due to the contract, during the loan period, Yoshimoto will not be able to participate in any official matches against FC Tokyo.

【Kazunori YOSHIMOTO Profile】
□Position: DF
□Date of Birth: April 24, 1988
□Hometown: Kodaira City, Tokyo
□Height/Weight: 185cm/83kg
□Career:
2001-2003 FC Tokyo U-15
　2001 adidas CUP 2001 Sec. 16 Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-15) Runner-up
2002 Nike Premier Cup Kanto Tournament Champion

　　　　 Nike Premier Cup Japan 2002 Champion,

　　　　 Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-15) 3rd place, Outstanding Player
2003 Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-15) Champion, Outstanding Player

　　　　 Takamado Cup All Japan Youth (U-15) Football Championship Best 8, Outstanding Players
2004-2006 FC Tokyo U-18 *Accompanied the top team as a second category registered player (2005, 2006)
2005 Japan Club Youth Football Championship (U-18) Best 8
　2006 adidas CUP 2006 Sec. 30 Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-18) Tournament 3rd Place

　　　　 J Youth Sahara Cup Sec. 14 J League Youth Championship Runner-up
2007-2009.8 FC Tokyo
2009.8-2010 FC Gifu * Loan Transfer
2011-2012.8 FC Tokyo
2012.8-2012.12 Mito Hollyhock※Loan Transfer
2013- FC Tokyo

□Representative History:

2003 U-15 Japan national team, U-16 Japan national team
2004 U-16 Japan national team (AFC U-17 Championship Japan participation)

□Participation Record (as of June 22, 2018)

Player Comments

This year, I have not been able to contribute by playing in matches, and I feel very sorry for transferring mid-season in the position of team captain. Since joining the Tokyo Academy at the age of 12, it has been my dream to wear the captain's armband with the number 4 and raise the trophy. I have a strong desire to win in Tokyo. I really struggled with the decision to transfer while being in a position to aim for victory, but I believe that I need to take on this challenge now, and I made my decision.
During my time in Tokyo, I am confident that I loved Tokyo and my hometown, Kodaira, more than anyone else. Although I will be on loan this time, the fact that Tokyo is the club that has nurtured me not only as a football player but also as a person will never change.
I sincerely hope that my beloved Tokyo, with whom I have walked for more than half of my life, will win the league championship.
To all the fans and supporters, and to everyone involved, thank you for your support during difficult times and when we were truly struggling.