Announcement of Keigo Higashi's Contract Expiration
FC Tokyo has announced that Keigo Higashi's contract has expired following the Meiji Yasuda J.League Centennial Concept League, and he will leave the team. Higashi played for FC Tokyo for 14 years, making 431 appearances.
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- 📰 Published: June 5, 2026 at 19:30
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We hereby announce that Keigo Higashi's contract has expired following the Meiji Yasuda J.League Centennial Concept League, and he will leave the team.
Keigo Higashi Player Profile
□Position: MF
□Date of Birth: July 20, 1990
□Hometown: Fukuoka Prefecture
□Height/Weight: 178cm/72kg
□Career
2006-2008 Oita Trinita U-18
2009-2010 Oita Trinita
2011-2012 Omiya Ardija
2013- FC Tokyo
└2020 J.League YBC Levain Cup Champion
□National Team History
2006 U-16 Japan National Team
2010 U-21 Japan National Team (16th Asian Games Champion)
2011 U-22 Japan National Team, Japan National Team
2012 U-23 Japan National Team (London Olympics, 4th place)
2013 Japan National Team
Appearance Record
FC Tokyo Total Appearances: 431 matches
FC Tokyo Total Goals: 25 goals
*As of June 5, 2026
Player Higashi's Comment
"To all FC Tokyo fans and supporters.
Thank you so much for your support and encouragement over the past 14 years!
Your support was truly 'You'll Never Walk Alone' for me.
Being able to play for 14 seasons at this beloved club and being part of its history are irreplaceable memories for me! I am truly grateful!
Thank you to everyone involved with the club, and to all the fans and supporters.
I sincerely wish for the continued success of this club! I look forward to meeting you all again somewhere!"
Keigo Higashi Player Profile
□Position: MF
□Date of Birth: July 20, 1990
□Hometown: Fukuoka Prefecture
□Height/Weight: 178cm/72kg
□Career
2006-2008 Oita Trinita U-18
2009-2010 Oita Trinita
2011-2012 Omiya Ardija
2013- FC Tokyo
└2020 J.League YBC Levain Cup Champion
□National Team History
2006 U-16 Japan National Team
2010 U-21 Japan National Team (16th Asian Games Champion)
2011 U-22 Japan National Team, Japan National Team
2012 U-23 Japan National Team (London Olympics, 4th place)
2013 Japan National Team
Appearance Record
FC Tokyo Total Appearances: 431 matches
FC Tokyo Total Goals: 25 goals
*As of June 5, 2026
Player Higashi's Comment
"To all FC Tokyo fans and supporters.
Thank you so much for your support and encouragement over the past 14 years!
Your support was truly 'You'll Never Walk Alone' for me.
Being able to play for 14 seasons at this beloved club and being part of its history are irreplaceable memories for me! I am truly grateful!
Thank you to everyone involved with the club, and to all the fans and supporters.
I sincerely wish for the continued success of this club! I look forward to meeting you all again somewhere!"
FAQ
How many appearances did Keigo Higashi make for FC Tokyo?
431 matches.
What is Keigo Higashi's position?
Midfielder (MF).
What title did Keigo Higashi win with FC Tokyo?
The 2020 J.League YBC Levain Cup.