Announcement of Keigo Higashi's Contract Expiration

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!"