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Development Vision

FC Tokyo aims to develop independent players with a winning mentality and establish a dominating style of soccer in both offense and defense in order to produce excellent players for the top team.

Ideal Player Image
A player with a good balance of offense and defense, high skill and decision-making ability under pressure, and a distinctive personality.

Player Development Concept

S

Speed・・・Speed

P

Personality・・・Humanity

I

Insight・・・Insight and Judgment

R

Race・・・Fighting Spirit

I

Independence・・・Independence

T

Technique・・・Technique

Soccer Style

A

Attack
An attacking passing soccer style where the ball and players think and move

T

Transition
Hard work in switching

C

Collective
Collective soccer with continuous and coordinated offensive and defensive plays

P

Possession
End with a shot aiming for a possession goal

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About each category of the academy

U-18

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Player List
Match Schedule and Results
Training Schedule

U-15 Fukagawa

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Player List
Match Schedule and Results
Training Schedule

U-15 Musashi

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Player List
Match Schedule and Results
Training Schedule

General Manager

  • Mitsushiro OBARA (General Manager)

    Date of Birth:
    August 16, 1976
    Place of Birth:
    Kanagawa Prefecture

Development Section

  • Seidai NISHIKAWA (Head of Coach)

    Date of Birth:
    January 02, 1977
    Place of Birth:
    Chiba Prefecture
    License:
    JFA Official Class S

    Started his coaching career at the Tsukuba University Soccer Club. He also served as the coach for the Kanto University Selection and the coach for the U-19 All Japan University Selection. After that, he worked as a National Training Center coach, a Youth Development Sub-Director, and a Coach Development Director at the Japan Football Association. He joined FC Tokyo in 24 years. He will use his extensive experience to contribute as the Head Coach.

  • Satoshi MIGITA (Sub Academy Director)

    Date of Birth:
    May 14, 1971
    Place of Birth:
    Kagoshima Prefecture
    License:
    JFA Official Class A General

    After playing as a DF at Tokyo Gakugei University, he moved on to become a coach. After joining FC Tokyo, he served as a coach for the U-15 team for a long time and became the manager of U-15 Fukagawa in 2007. He was highly trusted by the players and showed his skills in human education. From 2011, he worked in the Promotion Department, was in charge of U-12 development in 2013, and became the U-18 coach in 2014. In 2022, he will demonstrate his abilities as the Sub-Academy Director.

  • Satoru ASARI (Academy Director)

    Date of Birth:
    June 10, 1974
    Place of Birth:
    Saitama Prefecture
    License:
    JFA Official Class A General

    He played exclusively for FC Tokyo from the Tokyo Gas era until 2009, appearing in 193 J.League matches as a midfielder. After retiring as a player, he worked in the public relations department, and from 2011 in the strengthening department, where he was responsible for team development and scouting operations, utilizing his extensive experience and network. From 2018, he was involved in player development mainly overseeing the U-15 team as part of the development department, and in 2022 he was appointed Academy Director, overseeing the entire academy organization.

Football Division

  • Daijiro Takakuwa (GK Project Leader)

    Date of Birth:
    August 10, 1973
    Place of Birth:
    Setagaya, Tokyo

  • Jiro KITAHARA (International Manager and Method Director)

    Date of Birth:
    October 23, 1981
    Place of Birth:
    Hokkaido

U-12 Development Manager

  • Yohei KAJIYAMA (U-12 Development Manager)

    Date of Birth:
    September 24, 1985
    Place of Birth:
    Tokyo, Koto-ku
    License:
    JFA Official Class A General

    Started attending FC Tokyo Soccer School at the age of 11, then went on to FC Tokyo U-15 and U-18 before making a professional debut with FC Tokyo. Also played for the Japan national team in the Beijing Olympics and retired in 2018. From 2019, has been contributing to FC Tokyo as a coach in the Promotion Department, passing on their experience to children. From 2022, will play a role in developing players as the U-12 coach.

  • Yukihiro Sato (U-12 Coach)

    Date of Birth:
    Nov 11, 1993
    Place of Birth:
    Akiruno City, Tokyo
    License:
    JFA Official Class A General, JFA Official Physical Fitness Class C

    Involved in promotion and development at Albirex Niigata for seven years, joined the FC Tokyo Promotion Department in 2023. Passionately supported the growth of children from various angles.
    Starting from 2025, we will focus on player development in the training section, utilizing our past experiences.

Development Scout

  • Satoshi Yamaguchi (Development Scout)

    Date of Birth:
    December 8, 1996
    Place of Birth:
    Kodaira, Tokyo
    License:
    JFA Official Class B

    Born and raised in Kodaira, played for FC Tokyo U-15 and FC Tokyo U-18 for 6 years. After that, went on to study at Saitama University and learn about soccer and education from various perspectives. Joined the Promotion Department in 2019 and gained experience coaching junior teams. From 2024, will focus on acquiring and developing players as a development scout.

  • Toshiki KOIKE (Development Scout)

    Date of Birth:
    November 10, 1974
    Place of Birth:
    Kanagawa Prefecture
    License:
    JFA Official Class A General, JFA Official GK LEVEL-1

    Tokyo Gas Soccer Club, FC Tokyo, Shonan Bellmare, and Mito Hollyhock have been active as players. After retiring, he made a comeback as a coach for his former team, FC Tokyo. He has coached many players as a member of the Promotion Department, U-15 Musashi Coach, U-15 Fukagawa Coach, and U-18 Coach. Since 2020, he has been a member of the strengthening department scout and has been active as a player acquisition specialist. From 2023, he will use his wealth of experience to work as a development scout.

External Dispatch Coaches and Managers

  • Kodai Ebine (U-12 Development Manager and Rikkyo University Soccer Club Goalkeeper Coach)

    Date of Birth:
    August 27, 1997
    Place of Birth:
    Chiba Prefecture

  • Masaki KOIZUMI (Rikkyo University Soccer Club Coach)

    Date of Birth:
    July 28, 1994
    Place of Birth:
    Nerima Ward, Tokyo

  • Masashi MIYAZAWA (Chuo University Soccer Club Manager )

    Date of Birth:
    April 24, 1978
    Place of Birth:
    Yamanashi Prefecture

  • Daisuke KONDO (Waseda University Association Football Club Coach)

    Date of Birth:
    August 19, 1980
    Place of Birth:
    Kanagawa Prefecture

Football Promotion Department

  • Rihei Yuasa (Football Promotion Department)

    Date of Birth:
    January 09, 1977
    Place of Birth:
    Saitama Prefecture

  • Koki Hirano (Academy Office, Football Promotion Department)

    Date of Birth:
    July 28, 1995
    Place of Birth:
    Nagasaki Prefecture

  • Sumiko ISO (Football Promotion Department)

  • Kohei MORITA (Head of Football Promotion Department)

    Date of Birth:
    April 22, 1978
    Place of Birth:
    Saga Prefecture