Professional Soccer Player Yuto Nagatomo Appointed as Garmin Japan Brand Ambassador

Garmin Japan, a professional in data utilization from the U.S., has appointed professional soccer player Yuto Nagatomo as its Garmin Japan brand ambassador. Nagatomo will utilize the fēnix series and share diverse messages regarding his performance methods.

Nagatomo is an athlete-entrepreneur who manages a healthcare business and soccer school while continuing to play for FC Tokyo. He is known for thorough 'self-management for victory' both on the field and in business, a value that aligns with Garmin's philosophy.

Nagatomo will share his self-management techniques through Garmin watches. By utilizing features such as Body Battery to understand daily energy levels, sleep scores to design performance for the following day, and objective stress level tracking to enable clear-headed decision-making, he will share how he applies these tools in his life as an athlete and entrepreneur.

[Profile: Yuto Nagatomo] Born in September 1986. Made his pro debut with FC Tokyo in 2008, winning both J.League Best Player and Rookie of the Year awards. Later, he played for world-renowned clubs such as Cesena and Inter Milan in Serie A. He achieved the remarkable feat of being selected for five consecutive World Cups, the most by any Japanese player.

[About Garmin Ambassadors] Leaders from various fields serve as Garmin Ambassadors. Top athletes including Aia and Chisato Iwai, and Yuki Kawauchi rely on Garmin's measurement data for their training.

[Garmin's Flagship 'fēnix' Series] The 'fēnix 8' series is the flagship model equipped with the latest features and premium materials. It supports performance improvement from daily life to diverse activities. fēnix 8 Pro series: 3 models / 206,800 - 268,800 yen fēnix 8 series: 3 sizes / 12 models / 178,000 - 218,000 yen

[About Garmin] Garmin is a GPS manufacturer founded in the U.S. in 1989. Based on wireless technology, it develops innovative products across multiple fields. The company has maintained consistent profitability since its founding and is included in the S&P 500 index.