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FC 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 FC 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 FC 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 FC Tokyo in 2012 and 2013
2014 - Present Plays for FC 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
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J1 League: 22 goals in 48 appearances
Cup Tournaments: 3 goals in 8 appearances
Emperor's Cup: 0 goals in 1 appearance
ACL: 0 goals in 0 appearances
Note: Played as a JFA and J.League-certified player in 2012 and 2013</career>
 

- 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 had some inner conflict and felt uncertain until I made the decision. I caused a lot of people to feel nervous and worried. But now that I have made my decision, I must do my best to repay their kindness. At this moment, I am just focused on playing well in the next match, scoring goals, and helping my beloved FC Tokyo, where I have grown, to win.

I will dedicate all my strength to convey my gratitude to fans through my performance. Please give FC 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.