Announcement of Hideto TAKAHASHI's Contract as "FC Tokyo Global Business Strategy Advisor"
We are pleased to announce that Hideto TAKAHASHI, who was with FC Tokyo as a player from the 2008 to 2016 seasons (designated as a JFA/J.League special player in 2008 and 2009) and retired from active play in the 2025 season, has been appointed as the "FC Tokyo Global Business Strategy Advisor".
Currently residing in New Zealand, Mr. Hideto TAKAHASHI will utilize his knowledge and network to assist with various activities such as FC Tokyo's inbound strategy and international exchanges for junior and academy age groups.
Profile of Hideto TAKAHASHI
・Date of Birth
October 17, 1987
・Career
2003-2005 Maebashi Commercial High School
2006-2009 Tokyo Gakugei University
└2008, 2009 FC Tokyo ※JFA/J.League Special Designated Player
2010-2016 FC Tokyo
2017 Vissel Kobe
2018-2020 Sagan Tosu
2021-2022 Yokohama FC
2023-2025 Auckland United (New Zealand)
└Player and Academy Team Manager, Head of International Relations
2026- Auckland United Second Team Manager
□ Career Statistics
J1 League: 270 appearances, 15 goals
J2 League: 46 appearances, 4 goals
J3 League: 2 appearances, 0 goals
Cup Competitions: 41 appearances, 1 goal
Emperor's Cup: 28 appearances, 1 goal
ACL: 10 appearances, 1 goal
Japan national team (International A matches): 7 appearances, 0 goals
Comment from Hideto TAKAHASHI
"I have been appointed as FC Tokyo's Global Business Strategy Advisor. I am very pleased that my career will once again intersect with FC Tokyo.
I vividly remember playing as a challenger wearing Tokyo's emblem in the club's first-ever AFC Champions League match in 2012, the away game against Brisbane Roar in Australia, captivating the away fans beyond language barriers. I will do my best, however modest, to ensure that the spirit of 'earnest challenge' from that time is not forgotten and that FC Tokyo's appeal is conveyed more widely to many football fans, visitors to Japan, and our existing fans and supporters."
