We would like to inform you that five new players have been appointed as the 3rd captain of the top team for the 2023 season, following the nomination from Coach Albert.

◇Announcement of 2023 Season 1st Captain and 2nd Captainhere

□1st Captain
Masato MORISHIGE

□2nd Captain
Diego OLIVEIRA

□3rd Captain
Yuto NAGATOMO
Keigo HIGASHI
Ryoma WATANABE
Shuto ABE
Hotaka NAKAMURA


The comments from Coach Albert and the 5 players who have newly assumed the position of 3rd captain are as follows:

・Albert Coach
"I have decided to appoint these five individuals as the third captains."
(Yuto) Nagatomo and (Keigo) Higashi, I hope they can take on the role of supporting Morishige and Diego firmly while making use of their experience to bring the team together.
And, we expect (Watanabe) Ryoma, (Abe) Shuto, and (Nakamura) Hotaka, who will carry the future of Tokyo, to take on the role of team leader more actively than ever before, while learning from the veteran captains, and we have appointed them with the hope that they will become the ideal captains.
Without a doubt, these five players will surely unite the team with Morishige and Diego and fight together. Please look forward to it."


・Yuto NAGATOMO
"While leading everyone, I will fight this season with a strong desire to raise the shield at FC Tokyo, with the spirit of blue and red! Thank you for your support!"


・Keigo HIGASHI
"I am honored to be chosen as the 3rd captain. I will do my best to support the team, following the footsteps of the 1st and 2nd captains. Thank you for your support!"


・Ryoma WATANABE
"I want to become a player who can contribute to the team and lead Tokyo by giving my best in everything I do. I hope to learn from my seniors and be a valuable asset to the team. Thank you in advance."


・Shuto ABE Player
"I am happy to have been chosen as the 3rd captain after playing for FC Tokyo from the academy, and I want to play with even more responsibility. Thank you in advance."


・Hotaka NAKAMURA
"I am extremely honored to be chosen as the 3rd captain, and it is a motivating feeling. Although I am still inexperienced, I will strive to grow as a soccer player and as a person, and contribute to the team in my own way."