We would like to inform you that Kazunori YOSHIMOTO, a player belonging to our club, has decided to transfer to Avispa Fukuoka on a temporary basis. The temporary transfer period will be from June 22, 2018 to January 31, 2019. Please note that due to the terms of the contract, Yoshimoto will not be able to participate in any official matches against FC Tokyo during the temporary transfer period.
【Kazunori YOSHIMOTO Player Profile】
□Position: DF
□Date of Birth: April 24, 1988
□Hometown: Kodaira City, Tokyo
□Height/Weight: 185cm/83kg
□Career:
2001-2003 FC Tokyo U-15
2001 adidas CUP 2001 16th Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-15) Runner-up
2002 Nike Premier Cup Kanto Tournament Champion
Nike Premier Cup Japan 2002 Champion,
3rd place in the Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-15), Excellent Player
Winner of the 2003 Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-15), Excellent Player
The Prince Takamado Trophy All Japan Youth (U-15) Soccer Championship Best 8, Outstanding Player
2004-2006 FC Tokyo U-18※ Accompanied the top team as a registered player of the second kind (2005, 2006)
2005 Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-18) Best 8
2006 adidas CUP2006 30th Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-18) 3rd place
J Youth Sahara Cup 14th J-League Youth Championship Runner-up
2007-2009.8 FC Tokyo
2009.8-2010 FC Gifu※Loan with a time limit
2011-2012.8 FC Tokyo
2012.8-2012.12 Mito Hollyhock※Loan with expiration date
2013- FC Tokyo
Representative History:
2003 U-15 Japan National Team, U-16 Japan National Team
2004 U-16 Japan National Team (Participated in AFC U-17 Championship Japan Tournament)
□Participation Record (as of June 22, 2018)
Player Comments
"I am filled with a sense of apology for transferring in the middle of the season to the position of team captain, which involves leading the team, as I was unable to contribute to the game and play this year. Since joining the Tokyo Academy at the age of 12, it has been my dream to wear the number 4 jersey and captain's armband and raise the trophy. I had a strong desire to win in Tokyo. I really struggled with the decision to transfer while aiming for a position where I could compete for the championship. However, I felt that it was necessary for me to challenge myself at this point in time, so I made the decision."
During my time at Tokyo, I have the confidence that I loved Tokyo and my hometown of Kodaira, where the ground is, more than anyone else. This time, I will be transferred on a temporary basis, but Tokyo will always be the club that raised me, not only as a soccer player but also as a human being.
I sincerely hope that beloved Tokyo, with whom I have walked more than half of my life together, will win the league championship.
Thank you very much to all the fans and supporters, as well as everyone involved, for supporting me during difficult and truly painful times when I was injured.
