We would like to inform you that Kosuke OTA has agreed to a full transfer to SBV Vitesse Arnhem (Netherlands).
※ Please note that there may be restrictions on fan services to avoid confusion during training sessions at Kodaira Ground and to allow the player to focus on the Emperor's Cup matches. We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
【Kosuke OTA Player Profile】
□Position: DF
□Date of Birth: July 23, 1987
□Hometown: Machida City, Tokyo
□Height/Weight: 179cm/78kg
□Blood Type: Type A
□Career
Azabu University Fukunobe High School (2003-2005) ⇒ Yokohama FC (2006-2008) ⇒ Shimizu S-Pulse (2009-2011) ⇒ FC Tokyo (2012-2015)
□Representative History
2007 U-20 Japan National Team (FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada Tournament, Round of 16)
2010 Japan National Team (AFC Asian Cup Final Qualifiers)
2014 Japan National Team
2015 Japan National Team
□Individual Titles
2011 J.League Excellent Player Award, J.League Fair Play Individual Award
2013 J.League Excellent Player Award
2014 J.League Excellent Player Award, J.League Best Eleven
2015 J.League Excellent Player Award
□ Participation Record (as of December 15, 2015)
2015 FC Tokyo J1 League: 30 appearances, 3 goals / Cup matches: 6 appearances, 0 goals / Emperor's Cup: 1 appearance, 0 goals
＜Total＞
J1 League: 214 appearances, 9 goals
J2 League: 32 appearances, 0 goals
Cup matches: 35 appearances, 1 goal
Emperor's Cup: 23 appearances, 4 goals
ACL: 4 appearances, 0 goals
□ Personal Comment
"To all the beloved Tokyo fans and supporters, I have decided to transfer to Vitesse in the Netherlands. It was a difficult decision to leave beloved Tokyo, but I saw it as my last chance both in terms of age and as a challenge."
To everyone involved with FC Tokyo, I am filled with gratitude that I have been able to meet the "Tokyo Family" and I am proud of it. I will do my best for the remaining period with a feeling of gratitude that cannot be expressed in words. On New Year's Day, I will raise the championship cup at Ajinomoto Stadium and continue to give my all.
Thank you very much for the past 4 years.
※ Please note that there may be restrictions on fan services to avoid confusion during training sessions at Kodaira Ground and to allow the player to focus on the Emperor's Cup matches. We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
