PHILOSOPHY Philosophy

FC Tokyo's Mission

FC Tokyo aims to be a leading club in Japan, spreading the power of sports throughout Tokyo and the rest of Japan, with Tokyo as its home town.

  1. We will contribute to the expansion of Tokyo's sports population, with a focus on football, and create a society where everyone can enjoy and be familiar with sports on a daily basis.
  2. We aim to enrich the lives of individuals little by little by conveying the appeal of sports and moving their hearts.
  3. The charm of sports disseminated by the club serves as a medium that connects people and their thoughts, creating new chains in the networks of people and communities, contributing to further development of the community.
  4. We will work together with society and local communities to create a world where young people, who are the future leaders, can expand their potential through sports.

Value

Frontline

If you take action, something will happen.
FC Tokyo always strives to take action and make moves in order to be a club worthy of carrying the name of the capital city, Tokyo.
Actively moving and pioneering new paths. From this Tokyo where people and ideas gather, we emit great energy.

Creativity

To stay as a top runner even in a changing future.
With a mindset that is not bound by preconceived notions, FC Tokyo continues to evolve.
Fearlessly taking risks, fearlessly facing criticism, and boldly continuing to try new things.
So that something never seen before is born on that pitch.

Diversity

History and the near future coexist in Tokyo, where traditional culture and the latest technology are adjacent.
A crossroad where people from all over Japan and around the world come and go.
FC Tokyo will continue to be a club that prides itself on diversity on the stage of Tokyo.
Gather excellence from various fields without being bound by preconceptions, and create astonishing entertainment through the chemical reaction.

Possibility

Tokyo is one of the few areas in Japan where the U-4 population continues to increase, despite the declining population.
Tokyo continues to grow without rest. Its potential is infinite.
Constantly new talents are born and become the driving force leading the capital.
FC Tokyo will also continue to explore an infinite future without being satisfied with the current situation.
For a world where tomorrow's leaders can continue to dream.

Social Statement

FC TOKYO SOCIAL STATEMENT Aiming for goals that connect to the future of our lives. A city overflowing with more positive energy. A city wrapped in warmer support. A city blessed with cleaner air and nature. Striving for a better world where everyone can live comfortably and with purpose, FC Tokyo acts as a hub in society, collaborating with many partners including fans, supporters, local communities, and companies to promote and support various activities. Assisting health creation for people of all ages and genders. Assisting in revitalizing local communities. Assisting in protecting a clean and beautiful environment. Assisting in building a peaceful and fair society. We continue to think from every perspective and take on challenges toward the goal of a sustainable future. Making beloved Tokyo a city to be proud of worldwide. A city to be proud of for future generations. FC Tokyo will thrive together with you.

Slogan & Manifesto

A townscape with a thousand years of history, where the soul resides.
The future image emerges, in the bustling city center.
We, us, will continue to move forward in the land of Tokyo, showing various expressions.
Connect the ball. Forward. Beyond that.
From person to person, and to the next generation.

The driving force is the powerful energy emitted by Tokyo.
Do not be afraid of criticism, let's try something new.
Bring together all the knowledge and experience from within the country and around the world in this Tokyo land.

Whatever it is, if you do it desperately, it becomes interesting.
Entertainment created by challenges and trial and error.
On the pitch, off the pitch.

Tokyo is passionate.

History of FC Tokyo

1935 The predecessor, Tokyo Gas Soccer Club, was founded.
1986 Promoted from the Tokyo Metropolitan Adult Soccer League to the Kanto Soccer League.
1991 Won the National Regional League Final Round. Achieved promotion to the Japan Soccer League (JSL) Division 2.
1992 Joined the Japan Football League (JFL).
1997 The team name was changed to "Tokyo Gas Football Club."
Defeated consecutive J League clubs in the Emperor's Cup, advancing to the best four for the first time.
1998 On October 1st, "Tokyo Citizens' Day," Tokyo Football Club Co., Ltd. was established. The team name was changed to "FC Tokyo."
Won the JFL championship for the first time, securing entry into the J.League Division 2 (J2) from the following year.
The first J.League club to have Tokyo Metropolis as its hometown was born.
1999 Finished 2nd in the J2 League and secured promotion to J.League Division 1 (J1) in one year.
2000 In their first J1 League season, they placed 6th in the 1st stage, 8th in the 2nd stage, and 7th overall.
2001 The home stadium, Tokyo Stadium (currently Ajinomoto Stadium), opened.
2003 Faced Real Madrid (Spain) at the Japan National Stadium in the club's first-ever international friendly match.
2004 Victory over Deportivo La Coruña (Spain) at the Fan Acuña Cup held in Spain.
Won the J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup Final against Urawa in a penalty shootout, securing the long-awaited first title.
Yoichi DOI was selected for the J.League Best Eleven for the first time as an FC Tokyo player.
2006 Yoichi DOI and Teruyuki MONIWA were the first FC Tokyo players to be selected for the Japan national team in the FIFA World Cup.
2008 The club celebrates its 10th anniversary.
2009 Invited "TOKYO DOROMPA" as the team mascot.
Won 2-0 against Kawasaki Frontale in the final of the Yamazaki Nabisco Cup, securing the second title.
Yuto NAGATOMO and Naohiro ISHIKAWA were selected for the J League Best Eleven.
2010 Yasuyuki KONNO and Yuto NAGATOMO were selected for the Japan national team for the FIFA World Cup and contributed to reaching the Round of 16.
Won the Suruga Bank Championship 2010 by defeating LDU Quito (Ecuador) and claimed the title.
Finished 16th in the J1 League and was relegated to J2.
Received the J.League Best Youth Development Club Award for the first time.
2011 Won the J2 League championship and achieved promotion back to J1 in one year.
Won the 91st Emperor's Cup All-Japan Soccer Championship Tournament (Emperor's Cup) for the first time.
2012 First appearance in the AFC Champions League (ACL). First challenge in Asia.
Won the first match 2-0 away against Brisbane Roar (Australia). Eliminated in the Round of 16.
2013 Masato MORISHIGE was selected for the J.League Best Eleven.
2014 Masato MORISHIGE and Shuichi GONDA were selected for the Japan national team for the FIFA World Cup.
Masato MORISHIGE, Kosuke OTA, and Yoshinori MUTO were selected for the J League Best Eleven.
2015 Achieved a club record of 63 points in the season. 2nd place in the J1 League 1st stage, 6th place in the 2nd stage.
Finished 4th overall and secured the right to participate in the next year's ACL playoffs due to the results of other clubs.
Masato MORISHIGE and Kosuke OTA were selected for the J.League Best Eleven.
2016 Dominated Chonburi FC (Thailand) 9-0 in the ACL playoff to advance to the ACL group stage, but were again eliminated in the Round of 16.
Formed FC Tokyo U-23 from the perspective of player development and entered the J3 League.
Masato MORISHIGE was selected for the J.League Best XI for the fourth consecutive year.
2017 Received the J.League Best Youth Development Club Award for the second time. Also received the 2017 J.League Fair Play Award (J1).
2018 The club celebrates its 20th anniversary.
2019 Although the possibility of winning remained until the final round of the J1 League, the season ended in 2nd place. Qualified for the ACL.
Received the Fair Play Award, Prince Takamado Trophy, for the first time.
Akihiro HAYASHI, Masato MORISHIGE, Sei MUROYA, Kento HASHIMOTO, Diego OLIVEIRA, and Kensuke NAGAI were selected for the J.League Best Eleven.
The average attendance for home games exceeded 30,000. (31,540 people)
2020 All official matches were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resumed under a modified schedule and attendance restrictions.
The ACL, held in a centralized format in Qatar in November, ended again with a defeat in the Round of 16.
The Final Round was postponed, and FC Tokyo won the J.League YBC Levain Cup held at the new Japan National Stadium on January 4, 2021.
Received the Social Challenger Award at the J.League Sharen! Awards.
2021 Yuto NAGATOMO returned to the team from an overseas club for the first time in 11 years.
2022 A new club management system was established under the MIXI Group, adopting "Tokyo in Passion." as the management vision.
The first home game at the new Japan National Stadium was held, recording the highest attendance in FC Tokyo home game history at the time with 50,994 spectators.
Yuto NAGATOMO appeared in all four matches as a member of the Japan national team for his fourth FIFA World Cup.
2023 25th anniversary of the club's founding, new emblem unveiled.
Signed the "Wide Collaboration Agreement" with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for comprehensive and cross-sectoral cooperation in multiple policy areas.
Received the Best Development Club Award.
2024 On July 13, the match against Albirex Niigata at the new Japan National Stadium drew 57,885 spectators, setting a new club record for the highest attendance.
The average attendance for home games exceeded 30,000 once again, reaching a record high of 33,225.
For the second consecutive year, the club received the Best Development Club Award for the fourth time, tying the record for most wins.
2025 Announced the "Social Statement" in the club's social collaboration activities.
Received the Social Challenger Award for the second time at the J.League Sharen! Awards.
Won the J.League Best Youth Development Club Award for three consecutive years, becoming the club with the most awards alone.