We would like to inform you that Mr. Albert PUIG ORTONEDA will assume the position of head coach for the 2022 season at FC Tokyo.


【Albert PUIG ORTONEDA (アルベルプッチオルトネダ) Profile】
□Date of Birth: April 15, 1968

□Birthplace: Spain

□Coaching History
1984 - 1988 Turo School U14 Coach
1988 - 1992 FC Cambrils Academy Coach
1995 - 2001 Cambrils Football School Academy Coach
2001 - 2003 Reus Deportivo U14 Coach
2003 - 2005 FC Barcelona Scout
2005 - 2010 FC Barcelona Academy Coach
2010 - 2014 FC Barcelona Academy Director
2014 - 2015 Technical Director of the Republic of Gabon
2015 - 2017 External Academy Director of Cordoba CF
2016 - 2019 Technical Director of De Anza Force
2017 - 2020 Advisor of Athletico Petro Luanda
2018 - 2019 Head Coach of New York City FC
2020 - 2021 Albirex Niigata Manager

□Personal Comment
"Hello everyone in the FC Tokyo family. I am Albert PUIG ORTONEDA. I am truly delighted to be able to join the FC Tokyo family. It is a great honor for me to be involved as a coach in the exciting project that will start next season at this great club."

I am aware that this project has various aspects such as sports, social, and human.

In terms of sports, we aim to build an attacking style that loves the ball. We will always strive for a style where we are the main characters of the game, and we will pursue a style that combines both attack and defense with the ball.

On the social side, we aim for all fans, supporters, club sponsors, and everyone involved with the club to unite towards a common goal. It is a group that is truly like a close-knit big family.

In terms of humanity, we aim to fulfill the role of conveying important values such as respect, humility, effort, and dedication in society.

The club called FC Tokyo bears the name of the capital of Japan, a great country that is respected by people all over the world. As the name of this club suggests, FC Tokyo vows to strive every day with passion and energy to become a representative presence of this country.

In any project, time and patience are essential. There is no easy path to success. The only path to success is through hard work and effort. And the most important thing is to have the courage to take the first step and start walking. Even a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Today, we can truly say that we have taken the first step.

I look forward to meeting you all!