We are pleased to announce that Kosuke OTA from SBV Vitesse Arnhem (Netherlands) will be joining FC Tokyo on a permanent transfer.
[Kosuke OTA Player Profile]
□ Position: DF
□ Date of Birth: July 23, 1987
□ Hometown: Machida City, Tokyo
□ Height/Weight: 178cm/78kg
□ Blood Type: Type A
□ Career:
2003-2005 Azabu University Attached Funabashi High School
2006-2008 Yokohama FC
2009-2011 Shimizu S-Pulse
2011 J.League Excellent Player Award, J.League Fair Play Individual Award
2012-2015 FC Tokyo
2013 J.League Excellent Player Award
2014 J.League Excellent Player Award, J.League Best Eleven
2015 J.League Excellent Player Award, J.League Best Eleven
2016 SBV Vitesse Arnhem (Netherlands 1st Division)
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 qualifying round appearance)
2014 Japan National Team
2015 Japan National Team
2016 Japan National Team
※International A match appearances as a member of the Japan national team: 7 matches, 0 goals (as of January 6, 2017)
□ Appearance Record (as of January 6, 2017 / only during domestic club affiliation)
＜Total＞
241 appearances, 9 goals in J1 League matches
32 appearances, 0 goals in J2 League matches
35 appearances, 1 goal in cup matches
23 appearances, 4 goals in Emperor's Cup
4 appearances, 0 goals in ACL
※SBV Vitesse Arnhem (Netherlands 1st division), 16 matches 0 goals in the 2015-2016 season / 10 matches 0 goals in the 2016-2017 season
□ Player's Comment
"Dear FC Tokyo fans and supporters, Happy New Year. I am very happy to announce that I will be returning to FC Tokyo after 2 years. I am truly excited to be able to play for my beloved FC Tokyo at Ajinomoto Stadium once again. The reason for this decision is simple - to win the league with FC Tokyo. I am grateful to President Oogane, GM Tateshi, and many others for their efforts in making this transfer possible. In 2017, I ask for your passionate support as always. Let's make Coach Shinoda a man!!"
