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2023.6.14[Top Team]

Announcement of Coach Albert PUIG ORTONEDA's Retirement

Albert PUIG ORTONEDA coach has resigned, so we would like to inform you. We will inform you as soon as the successor coach is decided. In the meantime, Takayoshi AMMA Head Coach will temporarily take command.
In addition, Naoto MURAMATSU interpreter will retire.



[Profile of Albert Puig Ortoneda]


Date of Birth
: April 15, 1968


Place of Origin
: 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 Manager of Albirex Niigata
2022 - Manager of FC Tokyo


□Results
<2022 Season>
2022 Meiji Yasuda J1 League 34 matches 14 wins 7 draws 13 losses [6th place/18 teams]
2022 J League YBC Levain Cup 6 matches 1 win 2 draws 3 losses [Group Stage 4th place/4 teams]
Emperor's Cup JFA 102nd All Japan Soccer Championship 3rd Round advancement

<2023 Season>※As of June 14, 2023 (Wed)
2023 Meiji Yasuda J1 League 17 matches, 5 wins, 4 draws, 8 losses [12th place out of 18 teams]
2023 J League YBC Levain Cup 5 matches, 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses [2nd place in the group stage out of 4 teams]
Emperor's Cup JFA 103rd All Japan Soccer Championship 3rd Round qualification


<FC Tokyo Overall Record>
J1 League: 19 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses (51 matches)
Levain Cup: 3 wins, 3 draws, 5 losses (11 matches)



Player Comment
"Meeting and parting are inevitable in life. Therefore, I calmly and naturally accept this parting as one of the various experiences in my life. So, I sincerely pray that this decision by the club will be the best for the club and the players. Fans and supporters, please continue to give the players passionate support and lots of energy. With your support, they will undoubtedly have a great fight in the second half of the season."

Thank you to all the players who fought with me, and thank you for respecting me.

Thank you very much President Oogane, President Kawagishi, and General Manager Kohara for trusting me and always treating me sincerely. Please forgive my mistakes. Thank you to the technical staff, medical staff, managers and hopeiros, club staff, laundry & cleaning ladies, and staff of the cafeteria and facilities. You are all wonderful professionals and wonderful people.

I would like to say goodbye to Japan with words of gratitude.

Thank you, Japan. Goodbye, Japan.



Return Flight Schedule
【Return Flight】
Jun 20 (Tue)
Lufthansa LH715 Flight
Departure from Haneda at 9:40