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2016.12.19[Top Team]

Announcement of Kensuke NAGAI's Full Transfer

We would like to inform you that Kensuke NAGAI player from Nagoya Grampus has decided to join FC Tokyo on a full transfer.


【Kensuke NAGAI Player Profile】
□ Position: FW
□ Date of Birth: March 5, 1989
□ Hometown: Hiroshima Prefecture
□ Height/Weight: 178cm/71kg
□ Blood Type: Type B


□ Career:
2004-2006 Kyushu International University High School
2007-2010 Fukuoka University
        2009 JFA・J League Special Designated Player (Destination: Avispa Fukuoka)
        2009 33rd Prime Minister's Cup All Japan University Soccer Tournament Champion
        2010 JFA・J League Special Designated Player (Destination: Vissel Kobe)
2011-2012 Nagoya Grampus
2013-2013.7 RS Liege (Belgium 1st Division)
2013.8-2014 Nagoya Grampus (※loan transfer)
2015-2016 Nagoya Grampus


□ Representative History:
2007 U-18 Japan National Team
2008 U-19 Japan National Team (AFC U-19 Championship appearance, top scorer)
2009 U-20 Japan National Team, Japan National Team (AFC Asian Cup final qualifying appearance)
2009 Universiade Japan National Team (Universiade 2009 Belgrade Tournament 3rd place, top scorer)
2010 U-21 Japan National Team (Guangzhou Asian Games champion, top scorer)
2011 U-22 Japan National Team (London Olympic Games Asian final qualifying appearance)
2012 U-23 Japan National Team (London Olympic Games top 4)
2015 Japan National Team (EAFF East Asian Cup 2015 appearance)
※ Represented Japan in 6 international A matches, with 0 goals scored (as of Dec 19, 2016)


□ Match Records (as of Dec 19, 2016, only during domestic club affiliation)
2016
【Nagoya Grampus】J1 League 31 matches played, 7 goals scored / Cup matches 3 matches played, 0 goals scored / Emperor's Cup 0 matches played, 0 goals scored
 <Total>
  J1 League 164 matches played, 42 goals scored
  J2 League 5 matches played, 0 goals scored
  Cup matches 15 matches played, 4 goals scored
  Emperor's Cup 12 matches played, 10 goals scored
  ACL 14 matches played, 3 goals scored
  ※2009 Fukuoka University participated in the Emperor's Cup and scored 3 goals in 3 matches
  ※Played as a JFA/J.League designated player in 2009 and 2010


□ Personal Comment
"I am Kensuke NAGAI, who will be transferring from Nagoya Grampus. I will wholeheartedly do my best to bring the first J1 League title to FC Tokyo, for the club and all the fans and supporters. I want to contribute as much as possible to the team's goals and victories, utilizing my speed as my weapon. Furthermore, I will work diligently to gain recognition from everyone involved with FC Tokyo, including the fans and supporters, club staff, and sponsors. Your support will be my strength. Thank you in advance."