We would like to inform you that Kazunori YOSHIMOTO, who is currently on loan to Avispa Fukuoka, has had his loan period extended until January 31, 2020. Please note that due to contractual obligations, YOSHIMOTO will not be able to participate in any official matches against FC Tokyo during the loan period.
【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, Emperor's Cup All Japan Youth (U-15) Soccer Championship Best 8 & Outstanding Player
2004-2006 FC Tokyo U-18
* Accompanied the top team as a second type registered player (2005, 2006)
2005 Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-18) Best 8
2006 adidas CUP 30th Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-18) 3rd place, J Youth Sahara Cup 14th 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
2013-2018.6 FC Tokyo
2018.6- Avispa Fukuoka * Loan Transfer
□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 the End of the 2018 Season)
□Kazunori YOSHIMOTO Comment
"I was unable to achieve the goal of promotion in the 2018 season, and I couldn't be satisfied without leaving anything behind, so I decided to play for Avispa Fukuoka for another year. Although I am away from the team, I wholeheartedly support Tokyo, which has nurtured me to this point, and I believe that Tokyo can win the league championship. I am also continuing my activities as an ambassador for tourism and community development in Kodaira City, so let's work together to promote Kodaira City, where the stadium is located!"
I will work hard to achieve results with Avispa Fukuoka and deliver my performance to everyone in Tokyo.
