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We are pleased to announce that Keita ENDO has been confirmed to transfer permanently to Kashiwa Reysol.

Keita ENDO Profile

□Position: MF
□Date of Birth: November 22, 1997
□Place of Birth: Kanagawa Prefecture
□Height/Weight: 176cm / 73kg
□Career
2013-2015 Yokohama F.Marinos Youth
2016-2021 Yokohama F.Marinos
└2018 Awarded 2018 J.League YBC Levain Cup New Hero Award
└2019 Champion of 2019 Meiji Yasuda J1 League
└July 2020 - April 2021 01. FC Union Berlin *Loan Transfer
2021 - April 2024.01 FC Union Berlin
└2022 - January 2024 Eintracht Braunschweig *Loan Transfer
└January 2024 - April 2024 FC Tokyo *Loan Transfer</span>
2024.4- FC Tokyo
□National Team History
2016 U-19 Japan national team
2017 U-20 Japan national team
2018 U-21 Japan national team
2019 U-22 Japan national team, Japan national team
2021 SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team)

Appearance Record (Only while belonging to J League)

Total appearances for FC Tokyo: 75 matches Total goals for FC Tokyo: 14 goals

Comments from Endo

"To all FC Tokyo fans and supporters.
I have decided to transfer to Kashiwa Reysol.

Although I was not a pure blue and red warrior when I came to Tokyo, I truly came to love the club called Tokyo, and the “blue and red” within me became even deeper and more important.

Looking back, I have countless memories.
Although I scored two goals in the match against Tokyo Verdy and was called the 'Derby Man,' I couldn't score any goals in the subsequent matches against Tokyo Verdy, and the moment we caught up to 2-2 became the highlight of my time at Tokyo. I regret that I was always playing away and couldn't run to the fans at home in Ajinomoto Stadium after scoring. Since joining, I haven't been able to contribute to winning any team titles, and I strongly feel my own shortcomings and lack of ability.

Even so, after coming to Tokyo, I was able to meet many wonderful teammates and staff members. Thank you very much for dealing well with me, who was cheeky and always complaining. I looked forward to going to practice every day, and the time spent with everyone was truly enjoyable.

There were many talented and wonderful players in Tokyo.
Players who ran for the team more than I did, and when they had the ball, the stadium would erupt. The training environment to catch up to and surpass them was very enjoyable and fulfilling to the point of being grueling.

"Stagnation is regression"—these are the words Coach Matsuhashi has taught me since my youth days.
As a player, when thinking about the future, I always felt a sense of urgency that I couldn’t continue as I was. After coming to Tokyo, I played in a fair number of matches, built some relationships, and established my position as a player, and perhaps I became complacent because of that. This is an issue that can be resolved by changing myself rather than the environment, and I have no intention of saying something idealistic like "to grow."
I believe that the greatness and difficulty of continuing to play for one club for a long time, like Keigo HIGASHI and Masato MORISHIGE, and constantly overcoming new challenges and struggles within the same club, is surely something precious.
Therefore, I understand that this decision may not be accepted by everyone, but whether it turns out to be the right choice depends on me, so I have decided to push forward on the path I have chosen.

It may be my own assumption, but I feel that I was able to play at Ajinomoto while receiving a lot of love. Thank you very much for all the affection and love.
I will forever cherish the encounter with all of you in my heart and strive on the path I have chosen.