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Eight members from the Athletic Association Soccer Club have been informally accepted to join the J-League! Joint Press Conference Held

  • December 13, 2023
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On Tuesday, December 5, a joint press conference was held at the Tama Campus General Building for members of the University's Athletic Association Soccer Club who have received unofficial offers to join J-League clubs.

At the press conference

Eight members of the university's soccer club have been offered membership in the J-League club. The following eight players attended the press conference in the presence of soccer team coach Taira Inoue and scouts/strengthening officials from the teams to which they have been offered membership.

At the press conference, Director Inoue introduced each player and the players expressed their ambitions for the J-League.

KONNO, Sobuki (Faculty of Economics, Department of Economics)

Unofficial decision to join Gamba Osaka

I would like to play as many games as possible for Gamba Osaka and contribute to their victories as soon as possible, and also to grow as an individual.

Moyo, Malcolm Qoshi (Faculty of Social Policy and Administration, Department of Community Development)

Unofficial offer to join V Faren Nagasaki

I am grateful to have been able to fulfill my dream of becoming a professional soccer player, and I will do my best to grow as a team and as an individual with V Faren Nagasaki.

Kaiki Takahashi (Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Policy Science on Society)

Unofficial offer to join Catale Toyama

I will do my best to achieve as many good results as possible in the tough world of professional soccer, and I hope to bring joy and excitement to the many people who support me through my efforts.

Ayahira Watanabe (Faculty of Economics, Department of Economics)

Unofficial offer to join Sagan Tosu

I feel that if I don't express myself well, I won't be able to remain in the professional world, so as a professional, I will not slack off and will cherish each and every day.

Seiichiro Kubo (Faculty of Economics, Department of Economics)

Unofficial offer to join Mito Holy Hockey

I want to be a player who can give dreams and hopes to many people through my efforts, without forgetting my gratitude to those who have supported me.

Kohei Hosoya (Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences)

Hiroshima Sanfrecce

I want to grow as a professional soccer player with awareness and determination, and strive to repay those who have supported me with results.

Kohki Yoshio (Faculty of Social Policy and Administration, Department of Community Development)

Unofficial decision to join Faziano Okayama

I would like to stand on the pitch of a packed stadium as soon as possible to live up to the expectations of the fans and contribute greatly to the team's promotion to J1.

Makoto Nakagawa (Faculty of Sports and Health Studies, Department of Sports and Health Studies)

Unofficial decision to join Fukushima United FC

I will do my best to repay the kindness of those who have helped me, and I will also work hard to contribute to the team's J3 championship and J2 promotion by playing in games as soon as possible.

After the press conference, the players wore the uniforms of the teams to which they had been offered, and took a commemorative photo with smiles on their faces.

We would like to ask for your continued warm support and encouragement for the players and the Hosei University Soccer Club as they continue their journey into the world of the J-League.