In October 2025, Wataru GOTO and Maki KITAHARA visited the Fukagawa (Friday) School!
▢Wataru GOTO
Wataru GOTO visited the Kindergarten class and the 1st and 2nd grade classes of the Fukagawa (Friday) School!
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Students who had been looking forward to the school even before it started.
When player Goto appeared, his eyes sparkled and he looked very happy.
In response to the question from a school student, "Can I be a goalkeeper even if I am short?", they kindly and encouragingly said, "It's okay! If you practice a lot, you can be a goalkeeper and it's fun too!!"
Also, in response to the question, "What should I do to grow that tall?", he answered, "Eat a lot and get plenty of sleep!!"
There were also guardians present, so he left behind convincing words.
After the question time, player Goto demonstrated a punt kick, showing an accurate kick to a far distance, which was met with loud cheers and applause from the school students for the beautiful kick!
Afterwards, each person received an autograph, and player Goto passionately conveyed a message to the school students: "Enjoy soccer to the fullest and play with all your might!"
▢Maki KITAHARA
Maki KITAHARA visited the 3rd and 4th grade class and the 5th and 6th grade class of the Fukagawa (Friday) School!
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During the Q&A session, not only did the school students ask questions, but a parent also asked, "What were you thinking about when playing soccer in the upper grades of elementary school?" To which he responded strongly, "I was determined to become a professional soccer player. The coach told me to follow the example of my senior teammate Ryunosuke SATO, so I played chasing after his footsteps."
It was a learning experience for both the students and their parents.
Also, he demonstrated in front of the school students a play where he receives the ball, dribbles past opponents, and takes a shot.
Showing precise control and powerful shots from sharp dribbles, the school students applauded enthusiastically at the genuine play right before their eyes!
After the question time, he signed for each school student and told them, "Play with all your might and with gratitude towards your family!"
The visits to the school by both players, who are academy graduates, were valuable moments for the players themselves, as well as for the staff, students, and parents.
It was a time when the FC Tokyo family circle expanded!
