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Development Vision

FC Tokyo aims to develop independent players with a winning mentality and establish a dominating style of soccer in both offense and defense in order to produce excellent players for the top team.

Top Players
Balance of offense and defense, high skill and judgment level, and unique players within the pressure movement.

Player Development Concept

  • S

    Speed...Speed

  • P

    Personality...Humanity

  • I

    Insight...Insight and judgment

  • R

    Race...Compete

  • I

    Independence...Self-reliance

  • T

    Technique...Technique

Soccer Style

  • A

    AttackBall and people move with thought,
    Attacking pass soccer

  • T

    TransitionHard Work

  • C

    CollectiveCollective soccer with continuous coordinated offensive and defensive play

  • P

    PossessionGoal by Possession
    End with a shot

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About each category of the academy

U-18

U-15 Fukagawa

U-15 Musashi

General Manager

  • Mitsushiro OBARA (General Manager)

    Date of Birth
    August 16, 1976
    Place of Origin
    Kanagawa Prefecture

Development Section

  • Satoru ASARI (Academy Director)

    Date of Birth
    June 10, 1974
    Place of Origin
    Saitama Prefecture
    License
    JFA Official Class A General
    Comment
    Played for FC Tokyo from the Tokyo Gas era until 2009, appearing in 193 J-League matches as a midfielder. After retiring, he worked in the public relations department and then the strengthening department from 2011, using his extensive experience and network to improve the team and handle scouting duties. From 2018, he has been in charge of player development as the head of the U-15 team, and from 2022, he will take on the role of Academy Director, overseeing the entire academy organization.

  • Satoshi MIGITA (Sub Academy Director)

    Date of Birth
    May 14, 1971
    Place of Origin
    Kagoshima Prefecture
    License
    JFA Official Class A General
    Comment
    After playing as a DF at Tokyo Gakugei University, he moved on to become a coach. After joining FC Tokyo, he served as a coach for the U-15 team for a long time and became the manager of U-15 Fukagawa in 2007. He was highly trusted by the players and showed his skills in human education. From 2011, he worked in the Promotion Department, was in charge of U-12 development in 2013, and became the U-18 coach in 2014. In 2022, he will demonstrate his abilities as the Sub-Academy Director.

  • Seidai NISHIKAWA (Head Coach)

    Date of Birth
    January 02, 1977
    Place of Origin
    Chiba Prefecture
    License
    JFA Official Class S
    Comment
    Started his coaching career at the Tsukuba University Soccer Club. He also served as the coach for the Kanto University Selection and the coach for the U-19 All Japan University Selection. After that, he worked as a National Training Center coach, a Youth Development Sub-Director, and a Coach Development Director at the Japan Football Association. He joined FC Tokyo in 24 years. He will use his extensive experience to contribute as the Head Coach.

Football Division

  • Jiro KITAHARA (Development Section Training Manager)

    Date of Birth
    October 23, 1981
    Place of Origin
    Hokkaido

U-12 Development Manager

  • Yohei KAJIYAMA (U-12 Development Manager)

    Date of Birth
    September 24, 1985
    Place of Origin
    Tokyo, Koto-ku
    License
    JFA Official Class B
    Comment
    Started attending FC Tokyo Soccer School at the age of 11, then went on to FC Tokyo U-15 and U-18 before making a professional debut with FC Tokyo. Also played for the Japan national team in the Beijing Olympics and retired in 2018. From 2019, has been contributing to FC Tokyo as a coach in the Promotion Department, passing on their experience to children. From 2022, will play a role in developing players as the U-12 coach.

Development Scout

  • Toshiki KOIKE (Development Scout)

    Date of Birth
    November 10, 1974
    Place of Origin
    Kanagawa Prefecture
    License
    JFA Official Class A General, JFA Official GK LEVEL-1
    Comment
    Tokyo Gas Soccer Club, FC Tokyo, Shonan Bellmare, and Mito Hollyhock have been active as players. After retiring, he made a comeback as a coach for his former team, FC Tokyo. He has coached many players as a member of the Promotion Department, U-15 Musashi Coach, U-15 Fukagawa Coach, and U-18 Coach. Since 2020, he has been a member of the strengthening department scout and has been active as a player acquisition specialist. From 2023, he will use his wealth of experience to work as a development scout.

  • Satoshi Yamaguchi (Development Scout)

    Date of Birth
    December 8, 1996
    Place of Origin
    Kodaira, Tokyo
    License
    JFA Official Class B
    Comment
    Born and raised in Kodaira, played for FC Tokyo U-15 and FC Tokyo U-18 for 6 years. After that, went on to study at Saitama University and learn about soccer and education from various perspectives. Joined the Promotion Department in 2019 and gained experience coaching junior teams. From 2024, will focus on acquiring and developing players as a development scout.

Football Promotion Department

  • Kohei MORITA (Football Promotion Director)

    Date of Birth
    April 22, 1978
    Place of Origin
    Saga Prefecture

  • Sumiko ISO (Football Promotion Department)

  • Rihei Yuasa (Football Promotion Department)

    Date of Birth
    January 09, 1977
    Place of Origin
    Saitama Prefecture

  • Yuki Hirano (Academy Administration Football Promotion Department)

    Date of Birth
    July 28, 1995
    Place of Origin
    Nagasaki Prefecture