In October 2025, Wataru GOTO and Maki KITAHARA visited the Fukagawa (Fri) School!
▢ Wataru GOTO
Wataru GOTO visited the Kindergarten class and the 1st and 2nd grade elementary classes at the Fukagawa (Fri) School!
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The students had been looking forward to the school even before it started.
When player Goto appeared, their eyes sparkled and they looked very happy.
In response to a student's question, "Can I be a goalkeeper even if I'm short?", he kindly and encouragingly said, "It's okay! If you practice a lot, you can be a goalkeeper and it's fun!!"
Also, in response to the question, "What should I do to grow that tall?", he answered, "Eat a lot and get plenty of sleep!!"
Since there were parents present, he left behind words that carried a lot of weight.
After the Q&A session, when Goto performed a punt kick and showed an accurate kick over a long distance, the school students erupted in loud cheers and applause for the beautiful kick!
Afterwards, he signed autographs for each student and conveyed a passionate message to the school students, saying, "Enjoy soccer to the fullest and play with all your might!"
▢ Maki KITAHARA
Maki KITAHARA visited the Fukagawa (Fri) School during the time for the 3rd and 4th grade class and the 5th and 6th grade class!
▽Group Photo▽
During the question time, not only did the school students ask questions, but a parent also asked, "What were you thinking about when playing soccer in the upper grades of elementary school?" To which he responded strongly, "I was determined to become a professional soccer player, and the coach told me to chase the example of senior Ryunosuke SATO, who was on the same team. So, I played chasing after his example."
It was a valuable learning experience for both the students and their parents.
He also demonstrated a play in front of the students where he received the ball, dribbled past an opponent, and took a shot.
Showing precise control and a powerful shot following sharp dribbling, the students applauded enthusiastically at witnessing genuine play right before their eyes!
After the Q&A session, they signed autographs for each school student and told them, "Play with all your might and always have gratitude for your family when you play!"
The school visits by both players, who came from the academy, were valuable times not only for the players but also for the staff, school students, and their parents.
It was a time that expanded the circle of the FC Tokyo family!
