We would like to inform you that Hideto TAKAHASHI, a player belonging to our club, has decided to transfer to Vissel Kobe on a permanent basis.
[Hideto TAKAHASHI Player Profile]
□ Position: MF
□ Date of Birth: Oct 17, 1987
□ Hometown: Gunma Prefecture
□ Height/Weight: 183cm/75kg
□ Blood Type: Type O
□ Career:
1999-2002 Tona SC Jr. Youth
2002 17th Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-15) 3rd place
2003-2005 Gunma Prefectural Maebashi Commercial High School
2004 83rd National High School Soccer Championship Best 8
2006-2009 Tokyo Gakugei University
2007 56th All Japan University Soccer Championship Quarterfinals
2007 Sec. 31 Prime Minister's Cup All Japan University Soccer Tournament Best 8
2008 JFA・J.League Special Designated Player (FC Tokyo)
2009 JFA・J.League Special Designated Player (FC Tokyo)
2010-2016 FC Tokyo
2010 Suruga Bank Championship 2010 TOKYO Winner
2011 J.League Division 2 Winner, Promoted to J1
2011 91st Emperor's Cup All Japan Soccer Championship Winner
□ Selection and Representative History:
2007 All Japan University Selection
2008 All Japan University Selection
2009 All Japan University Selection
2009 Universiade Japan Representative (3rd place in the 25th Universiade Belgrade Tournament)
2012 Japan Representative (Participated in the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 Asian Final Qualifiers)
2013 Japan Representative (Winner of the EAFF East Asian Cup 2013)
※Represented Japan in 7 international A matches with 0 goals scored
□ Participation Record (as of Dec 28, 2016)
2016
[FC Tokyo] J1 League 19 games played 0 goals / Cup games 4 games played 1 goal / Emperor's Cup 2 games played 0 goals / ACL 5 games played 0 goals
【FC Tokyo U-23】J3 League 2 matches played, 0 goals scored
＜Total＞
J1 League 148 matches played, 10 goals scored
J2 League 32 matches played, 4 goals scored
J3 League 2 matches played, 0 goals scored
Cup matches 26 matches played, 1 goal scored
Emperor's Cup 18 matches played, 1 goal scored
ACL 11 matches played, 1 goal scored
※2008 and 2009 were JFA/J.League designated players
※FC Tokyo U-23 participates in matches using overage players.
□ Personal Comment
To all the fans and supporters, "I have decided to transfer to Vissel Kobe from next season. It has been 9 years since I became a special designated player, and I am truly grateful for the support and encouragement I have received from all of you. By interacting with all of you in Kodaira and Ajinomoto Stadium, I have learned soccer from you all and have grown significantly as a person."
Originally, I didn't have confidence in myself as a professional, but I received the motivation to "stand on the pitch of Ajinomoto Stadium and want to perform well" and I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who created this atmosphere that led me to this stage. I am truly frustrated that I couldn't achieve significant results in the league due to my lack of ability. However, I will never forget the unique atmosphere where players, supporters, and the stadium become one, which I have experienced several times. No matter what difficulties lie ahead, I am confident that I can overcome them by remembering the time and the things I have built up with everyone so far.
From next season, I will not be able to contribute to the growth of this club as a member of FC Tokyo players, but I am certain that the remaining players will inherit the soul of FC Tokyo and continue to push this club forward. I also want to continue to strive to make this decision beneficial for my own growth and for the future of this club.
"I hope that one day I can repay you all with more than what I have received. From now on, I will continue to be myself and "wish for clear skies". I look forward to the day we can meet again. Thank you very much."
