We would like to inform you that Masayuki YAMADA (Hosei University) will be joining FC Tokyo next season. Please find the profile below.
 

[Masayuki YAMADA Player Profile]
□ Position: DF
□ Date of Birth: Oct 1, 1994
□ Hometown: Saitama.S
□ Height/Weight: 186cm/75kg
□ Blood Type: Type A
 

□ Career:
2010-2012 Aomori Yamada High School
　　　　　　　2012 National High School Sports Festival Outstanding Player
　　　　　　　2012 National High School Soccer Championship Outstanding Player
2013- Hosei University
　　　　　　　2015 All Japan University Selection
　　　　　　　2016 JFA・J-League Special Designated Player (Recipient: FC Tokyo)
 

□ Appeal Points
A defender who uses his high physical abilities to dominate both offense and defense with high-heading accuracy, and also demonstrates strength in one-on-one play. He prevents crises in advance with excellent crisis detection ability and covering, and breaks through situations with accurate long feeds during attacks.
 

□ Personal Comment
"I am very happy to officially join FC Tokyo from next season. Becoming a professional soccer player has been my dream since I was a child, so I am truly grateful. I also deeply appreciate my family, coaches, teammates, and all the people who have supported me so far. However, this is not the end goal. I will continue to work hard every day with a new start in mind. I will also do my best in my remaining university life with a strong sense of being a member of FC Tokyo. Thank you for your support!"