We are pleased to announce that Matthew WATANABE of FC Tokyo U-18 has been promoted to the top team starting from the 2026/27 season.

Matthew WATANABE Player Profile

□Name: Matthew WATANABE
□Position: GK
□Date of Birth: April 24, 2008
□Place of Birth: Shinjuku, Tokyo
□Height/Weight: 186cm / 85kg
□Career
2015-2020 FC Tripletta Shibuya Junior
2021-2023 FC Tokyo U-15Fukagawa
└2022 2022 Season Kanto Youth (U-15) Soccer League Division 1 Champions
2024- FC Tokyo U-18
└2025 26th Tokyo Club Youth Soccer U-17 Championship Champions
└2025 49th Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-18) Tournament 3rd Place
└2025 Prince Takamado Trophy JFA U-18 Soccer Premier League 2025 EAST 3rd Place
└2026 27th Tokyo Club Youth Soccer U-17 Championship Runner-up 

□National Team History
2023 U-15 Japan national team
2024 U-16 Japan national team
2026 U-18 Japan national team

Comment from Watanabe

"I am Matthew WATANABE, and I have been promoted from FC Tokyo U-18 to the top team and have signed a professional contract.
I have been with this club since kindergarten, and I am very happy to be able to become a professional soccer player, which has been my dream since I was little.
I am filled with gratitude for my family who have supported me so far, many coaches, teammates, school teachers, and friends.
I believe I have only just reached the starting line, so I will continue to work hard every day to repay everyone through my results.
I will do my best to become a player who can contribute to FC Tokyo's victory. Thank you for your support.」