Announcement: Shonten Kobayashi to Join Matsumoto Yamaga FC on Developmental Loan

It has been decided that Shonten Kobayashi will join Matsumoto Yamaga FC on a developmental loan, and we are pleased to announce this transfer.

The loan period will last until June 30, 2027. During this time, Player Kobayashi will not be eligible to participate in any official matches against FC Tokyo.

Player Profile

□ Position: GK □ Date of Birth: September 20, 2005 □ Hometown: Suginami Ward, Tokyo □ Height/Weight: 191 cm / 87 kg □ Career 2015–2018: Ogikubo SC 2018–2021: FC Tokyo U-15 Musashi └ 2019: 3rd Place, 34th Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-15) 2021–: FC Tokyo U-18 └ 2023: Runner-up, 47th Japan Club Youth Soccer Championship (U-18) 2024–: FC Tokyo □ National Team Experience 2022: Japan U-17 National Team 2023: Japan U-17, U-18 National Teams 2025: Japan U-20, U-22 National Teams 2026: Japan U-23 National Team └ Champion, AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026

Match Record

Total Appearances for FC Tokyo: 0 matches Total Goals for FC Tokyo: 0 goals

Player Comment

"I am now joining Matsumoto Yamaga FC on a developmental loan. Considering my future career and personal growth, I have decided to challenge myself in a new environment. I will continue striving every day to catch up to, and eventually surpass, the senior players I admire. I would be truly grateful for your continued support. I'm off to Matsumoto!"