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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.

Ideal Player Image
A player with a good balance of offense and defense, high skill and decision-making ability under pressure, and a distinctive personality.

Player Development Concept

S

Speed・・・Speed

P

Personality・・・Humanity

I

Insight・・・Insight and Judgment

R

Race・・・Fighting Spirit

I

Independence・・・Independence

T

Technique・・・Technique

Soccer Style

A

Attack
An attacking passing soccer style where the ball and players think and move

T

Transition
Hard work in switching

C

Collective
Collective soccer with continuous and coordinated offensive and defensive plays

P

Possession
End with a shot aiming for a possession goal

Information

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About each category of the academy

U-18

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Player List
Match Schedule and Results
Training Schedule

U-15 Fukagawa

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Player List
Match Schedule and Results
Training Schedule

U-15 Musashi

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Player List
Match Schedule and Results
Training Schedule

General Manager

  • Mitsushiro OBARA (General Manager)

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

Development Section

  • Satoru ASARI (Academy Director)

    Date of Birth:
    June 10, 1974
    Place of Birth:
    Saitama Prefecture
    License:
    JFA Official Class A General

    He played exclusively for FC Tokyo from the Tokyo Gas era until 2009, appearing in 193 J.League matches as a midfielder. After retiring as a player, he worked in the public relations department, and from 2011 in the strengthening department, where he was responsible for team development and scouting operations, utilizing his extensive experience and network. From 2018, he was involved in player development mainly overseeing the U-15 team as part of the development department, and in 2022 he was appointed Academy Director, overseeing the entire academy organization.

  • Satoshi MIGITA (Sub Academy Director)

    Date of Birth:
    May 14, 1971
    Place of Birth:
    Kagoshima Prefecture
    License:
    JFA Official Class A General

    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 of Coach)

    Date of Birth:
    January 02, 1977
    Place of Birth:
    Chiba Prefecture
    License:
    JFA Official Class S

    Started his coaching career with the Tsukuba University Soccer Club. While working as a university faculty member, he served as head coach at Saitama Sakae Junior High School and Heisei International University. Afterwards, he moved to the Japan Football Association, where he held positions including National Training Center Coach, Youth Development Sub-Director, and Coach Education Director. Joined FC Tokyo in 2024. Utilizing his extensive experience, he dedicates his efforts as Head of Coaching.

Football Division

  • Daijiro Takakuwa (GK Project Leader)

    Date of Birth:
    August 10, 1973
    Place of Birth:
    Setagaya, Tokyo

U-12 Development Manager

  • Hirono YAMAGUCHI (U-12 Leader, Development Scout and Development Coach)

    Date of Birth:
    July 27, 1978
    Place of Birth:
    Kumamoto Prefecture
    License:
    JFA Official Class A General, JFA Official Class A U-12

    After graduating from university, I started coaching at Seijo Football Club. In 2005, I joined FC Tokyo and worked as a coach in the Promotion Department and Development Department. From 2016, I have been in charge of scouting, and from 2018, I have worked in the Strengthening Department. In 2019, I was in charge of U-12 development. Using my experience, I have been working as a U-15 Fukagawa coach since 2020, striving to develop players. My favorite word is "passion".

  • Kazuki Suzuki (Development Coach)

    Place of Birth:
    Adachi Ward, Tokyo

  • Ryu Uchiyama (Development Coach)

    Date of Birth:
    December 20, 1995
    Place of Birth:
    Shizuoka Prefecture

Development Scout

  • Toshiki KOIKE (Development Scout)

    Date of Birth:
    November 10, 1974
    Place of Birth:
    Kanagawa Prefecture
    License:
    JFA Official Class A General, JFA Official GK LEVEL-1

    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.

  • Takahiro HONDA (Development Scout)

    Date of Birth:
    July 13, 1986
    Place of Birth:
    Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
    License:
    JFA Official Class B, JFA Official GK level1, JFA Official Kids' Leader, Physical Fitness Class C

    Started coaching career at VIVAIO Funabashi Soccer Club for 9 years. Then, spent 7 years at Mitsubishi Yowa SC and 2 years as a GK coach at Tokyo Verdy Academy. Joined FC Tokyo in 23 years. Utilizing extensive experience coaching from infants to adults, will continue to develop future goalkeepers regardless of gender.

  • Satoshi Yamaguchi (Development Scout)

    Date of Birth:
    December 8, 1996
    Place of Birth:
    Kodaira, Tokyo
    License:
    JFA Official Class B

    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.

Development Analyst

  • Kazutoshi ETO (Development Analyst)

    Date of Birth:
    February 13, 2001
    Place of Birth:
    Osaka Prefecture

External Dispatch Coaches and Managers

  • Masashi MIYAZAWA (Chuo University Soccer Club Manager )

    Date of Birth:
    April 24, 1978
    Place of Birth:
    Yamanashi Prefecture

  • Daisuke KONDO (Waseda University Association Football Club Coach)

    Date of Birth:
    August 19, 1980
    Place of Birth:
    Kanagawa Prefecture

Football Promotion Department

  • Kohei MORITA (Head of Football Promotion Department)

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

  • Rihei Yuasa (Football Promotion Department)

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

  • Koki Hirano (Academy Office, Football Promotion Department)

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

  • Sumiko ISO (Football Promotion Department)