Announcement of Leon NOZAWA's Development-Type Loan Transfer to Júbilo Iwata
We are pleased to announce that Leon NOZAWA has been confirmed to move to Júbilo Iwata on a development-type loan transfer.
The contract period will be until June 30, 2027, and during the loan period, NOZAWA will not be allowed to participate in any official matches against FC Tokyo.
Leon NOZAWA Player Profile
□Position: FW
□Date of Birth: July 21, 2003
□Place of Birth: Itabashi-ku, Tokyo
□Height/Weight: 174cm / 69kg
□Career
2012-2016 Amigo FC
└FC Tokyo Soccer School Advanced Class Fuchu Course
2016-2019 FC Tokyo U-15 Fukagawa
└2017 Prince Takamado Trophy JFA 29th All Japan U-15 Soccer Championship Runner-up
└2018 Prince Takamado Trophy JFA 30th All Japan U-15 Soccer Championship Champion
2019-2021 FC Tokyo U-18
└2019 Prince Takamado Trophy JFA U-18 Soccer Prince League 2019 Kanto Champions
└2020 44th Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-18) Tournament Runners-up
2022- FC Tokyo
└2022.02-2023.01 SC Sagamihara *Development-type loan transfer
└2023.08-2024.01 Matsumoto Yamaga FC *Development-type loan transfer
Match Records
Total Appearances for FC Tokyo:76 matches (including FC Tokyo U-23) Total Goals for FC Tokyo: 3 goals
Player Nozawa's Comment
"I have decided to move to Júbilo Iwata on a developmental-type loan transfer.
First of all, thank you for continuously calling my name and supporting me at every match.
I am truly filled with regret for not being able to meet those expectations.
To the managers, coaches, and staff who gave me many opportunities and continued to trust and use me.
Of course, I am simply frustrated that I have not been able to respond to the fans and supporters with results.
At this point, I cannot confidently say, 'I am a member of this team.' I felt I needed to improve my abilities, deliver results, and become a player who can meet expectations at all times, which led me to this decision.
It is precisely because I have been in Tokyo for a long time, and because I want the team to definitely win the championship next season, that I want to share something with you.
The fans and supporters always love Tokyo, support Tokyo, and cheer for Tokyo. The players truly feel that. Whether in good times or bad, I am truly grateful to everyone who always delivers passionate cheers.
However, players are also human. Of course, there are times when we must accept criticism and opinions about disappointing performances. We understand that the cause lies in our own play, and I have always felt truly sorry about that.
◈ However, excessive comments and slander directed at the player or those around them do not empower the players and, I feel, can also be a factor that causes the entire club to collapse.
I have seen many kinds of words directed not only at myself but also at other players.
I do not think that all criticism is bad.
However, FC Tokyo is a club of Japan's capital and a team that should be deeply loved.
FC Tokyo exists because the players and everyone come together as one, and I believe this is the kind of place it is.
Regarding the ideal image of a club worthy of winning the championship, it may differ from person to person, but the place we aim for should be the same. There will be times when things are good, times when they are bad, and times when you want to complain. However, it is precisely at such times that we want you to support the players and the club.
Only you can do that.
Only you can inspire the players and make them give more than 100% effort.
I understand that what I say may be truly presumptuous, and I fully acknowledge that it might be rude, but I wanted to convey this nonetheless. Some may feel this is just empty words, but I believe in all of you and in this club. Thank you very much.
I will become strong and resilient for those who support me.
I'm off.
