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Yoshinori Muto signs to transfer to Mainz

F.C.Tokyo announce that an agreement has been reached for Yoshinori Muto to transfer to German club 1.FSV Mainz 05.

Note: His upcoming schedule will be announced on the official website once determined.
Please also note that we may ask fans for cooperation and understanding on limiting the time available for interaction with him in order to avoid confusion at our training site Kodaira Ground and let him concentrate on the rest of matches.

[Profile of Yoshinori MUTO]
Position:     Forward
Date of Birth:     15 July 1992
Place of Birth:     Setagaya ward, Tokyo
Height/Weight:     179cm/ 72kg
Blood Type:     A

Career & Honours:
2005 - 2007 Played for F.C.Tokyo U-15 Fukagawa
         2006 Third place at Prince Takamado Trophy All Japan Youth (U-15) Football Tournament
         2007 Third place at Prince Takamado Trophy All Japan Youth (U-15) Football Tournament
2008 - 2010 Played for F.C.Tokyo U-18
         2009 Champions at JFA Prince League U-18 Kanto 2009
         2009 Runners-up at Japan Club Youth Football Tournament (U-18)
         2009 Last 8 at Prince Takamado Trophy (U-18) Football Tournament
         2009 Champions at J-Youth Sunstar Tonic Cup
         2010 Champions at JFA Prince League U-18 Kanto 2010
         2010 Runners-up at Prince Takamado Trophy All Japan Youth (U-18) Football Tournament
         2010 Runners-up at J-Youth Cup 2010
2011-2013 Played for Keio University
         2013 Best XI at Denso Cup Challenge Football
          2013 Selected to Japan College Selection
         Note: Also played as a JFA and J.League-certified player for F.C.Tokyo in 2012 and 2013
2014 - Present  Plays for F.C.Tokyo
         2014 Japan National Team
         2014 J.League Valuable Player Award and Best XI
         2015 Japan National Team

- 2015 Season Statistics (as of 30 May 2015)
FC Tokyo  - J1 League: 9 goals in 14 appearances
Cup Tournaments: 2 goals in 3 appearances

J1 League: 22 goals in 48 appearances
Cup Tournaments: 3 goals in 8 appearances
Emperor's Cup: 0 goal in 1 appearance
ACL: 0 goal in 0 appearance
Note: Played as a JFA and J.League-certified player in 2012 and 2013

 

- Comment from Muto
It wouldn’t be possible to have such an opportunity without my teammates, club staff, coaches and many people who helped me Yoshinori Muto as well as fans, who were always around me to give courage and support. I'm really really thankful for that.

I got some conflict in me and felt unsure until the decision. I made a lot of people nervous and worry. But having made the decision, I have to try my best to repay for their kindness. Now I'm just thinking about playing well in the next match, scoring goals and my team's winning for my dear F.C.Tokyo, where I've grown.

I will dedicate all my strength to convey my gratitude to fans through my performance. Please give F.C.Tokyo and Yoshinori Muto even stronger support.

Note: His upcoming schedule will be announced on the official website once determined.
Please also note that we may ask fans for cooperation and understanding on limiting the time available for interaction with him in order to avoid confusion at our training site Kodaira Ground and let him concentrate on the rest of matches.