We would like to inform you that Tsuyoshi WATANABE has decided to transfer to KV Kortrijk (Belgium) on a permanent basis.


【Tsuyoshi WATANABE Player Profile】

Position: DF

□Date of Birth: February 5, 1997

□Hometown: Saitama.S

□Height/Weight: 186cm/80kg

□Career
2003-2009 Ooizai FC
(FC Tokyo Soccer School FC Tokyo Soccer School Advanced Class Fukagawa Course)
2009-2012 FC Tokyo U-15 Fukagawa
2012-2015 Yamanashi Gakuin University Affiliated High School (currently Yamanashi Gakuin High School)
2015 93rd National High School Soccer Championship Outstanding Player
2015-2019 Chuo University
2019- FC Tokyo
2020 2020 J.League YBC Levain Cup Champions

Representative History: 2017 U-18 Japan National Team, 2018 U-19 Japan National Team, 2019 U-20 Japan National Team

□Appearance Record (As of the end of the 2021 season)


□Tsuyoshi WATANABE Player Comment
"I have decided to transfer to KV Kortrijk in Belgium."
I apologize for not being able to greet all the fans and supporters in person and for having to make this announcement here.
When I decided to come back to FC Tokyo after graduating from university, I joined with a strong desire to contribute to winning the league and to make more people aware of this wonderful team called FC Tokyo.
I have been fighting for the goal of winning the league for three years, but I couldn't achieve that goal. I am really frustrated and feel sorry for all the fans and supporters who have supported me.
However, personally, I have been able to play in matches since the second half of my first year as a professional, and I have had many wonderful experiences such as finishing second in the J-League, participating in the ACL, and winning the Levain Cup. The atmosphere and sense of accomplishment when we won the Levain Cup are experiences that I will never forget for the rest of my life.
And although it was a short period of three years, being able to play alongside Mr. Morishige was a great asset for me, and I will continue to grow in Belgium to someday surpass the super player Masato Morishige!!
Finally, the support and applause from the fans and supporters of FC Tokyo have always been a source of strength for me. Without all of you, I would not have been able to come this far.
The reason I am here now is thanks to FC Tokyo.
Thank you very much for your warm support for the past 3 years. We kindly ask for your continued support in the future.