In October 2025, Kei KOIZUMI visited the Chofu Tobitakyu (Fri) School!

▽Group Photo▽

In the Kindergarten and 1st and 2nd grade classes, some students had already prepared questions for player Koizumi before he arrived at the school, saying, "We thought of questions for Koizumi!"
"Koizumi is the captain of FC Tokyo!" Some students had researched in advance and were very much looking forward to Koizumi's visit to the school.

As the time approached, it was very impressive to see the students nervously wondering, "Is it time yet?"

After player Koizumi arrived at the school, lively greetings were exchanged and interactions began!

During the question time

"What is your favorite food?"
"Please tell us your tips for juggling!"
"Why did you start playing soccer?"

In response to such questions

"I like natto rice! Even when I go out to eat delicious things like grilled meat, somehow natto rice is my favorite."
"I think it's important to keep practicing many times without giving up! Even if you drop the ball, it's good to keep going and gradually increase the number of times!"
"My older brothers played soccer, so before I knew it, I was playing soccer too!"

He carefully answered each question about things the school students didn’t know or were curious about.

Also, regarding the ball control currently being practiced at the school, considering that Koizumi’s position is midfielder, he said, "Since opponents come quickly to take the ball, especially for control, I look around before receiving a pass and then control the ball. I am always thinking while controlling." It was impressive to see the students listening intently to Koizumi’s talk with serious eyes.
 

After the question time, he signed autographs for each student and took a group photo with everyone!

At the end, after a lively greeting, he high-fived the school students!

The farewell was accompanied by cheers from the students such as "Good luck in your soccer matches!" and "Thank you for the autograph!"

In the 3rd and 4th grade class and the 5th and 6th grade class, when the students arrived at the venue, they were surprised to see Koizumi already on the field, saying, "He's already here!?"

Everyone greeted properly, and the interaction began!

During the question time

"How much did you practice outside of the team when you were a child?"
"How fast were you when you were in elementary school?"
"Did you take any other lessons when you were in elementary school?"

In response to these questions,

"My siblings also played soccer, so we kept having one-on-one matches at the park near our house!"
"I was the fastest in my class!"
"Besides soccer, I also took swimming lessons!"

He carefully answered the questions that the school students were curious about, and the students' reactions to those answers were also wonderful.

Regarding the control skills currently being practiced at the school, he actually exchanged passes with the students while demonstrating, "It might just be a simple passing drill, but by developing the habit of turning your head and looking around before receiving a pass, you can gain a lot just by being aware," showing what he focuses on using the ball in practice.

The school students watched Koizumi intently, listening to each word and nodding along, which was very impressive.

 
After the Q&A session, he signed autographs and took a group photo with everyone!

High-fived all the school students at the end!

This is goodbye... but wait!!
A surprise gift of cleats from player Koizumi to the school students!!

The unexpected gift prepared in advance by player Koizumi drew surprised cheers not only from the school students but also from their parents.

One of the school students who received the gift requested, "We want your autograph on the cleats too!" and player Koizumi signed the cleats as well!

The school students were fascinated by Koizumi's spikes, saying to each other, "It's a treasure!" and "I want you to show me yours too!"
It became a deeply memorable gift in the hearts of the school students!

 

At the end, the school students sent messages saying, "Please come again!" and "Please win the match!"