We would like to inform you that General Manager Naoshi Karai will retire at the end of the 2022 season when his contract expires.
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[Comment from General Manager Nao Karai]
“In 1987, the Y.S.C.C. Yokohama junior high school team, which I was involved in as one of the founding members the previous year, played once morest FC Machida Junior Youth. The manager is Mr. Moriya.
After that, the J-League was established, and following a while, I was able to get involved with FC Machida Zelvia for a total of 10 years from 2010 until now.
During that time, thanks to everyone’s support, the club has grown significantly, and we have reached the point where promotion to J1 has become a realistic goal.
As a professional club in a youth soccer town, I would like to watch over how the club continues to be loved by the citizens and grow as a goal for children.
Thank you everyone. ”
[Comment from Kenji Otomo, President and CEO]
“GM Karai has led FC Machida Zelvia from an amateur club to a professional club, and even acquired a J1 license with his wealth of experience and achievements.
From the 2010 season to the 2012 season, and from the 2016 season to the 2022 season, for a total of 10 years, he has poured his passion into the club.
We, the front desk staff, have taught us what it means to be “professional”, and we are truly grateful and full of gratitude from the bottom of our hearts.
I will do my best to carry on the passion of GM Karai and grow the club. ”
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【profile】
〇Tang Jingzhi
(However)
□ Date of birth
June 15, 1957 (age 65)
□ place of birth
Yokohama-city kanagawa prefecture
□Player history
Kanagawa Prefectural Yokohama Midorigaoka High School→Waseda University→Toshiba Soccer Club→All Nippon Airways Yokohama Soccer Club
□Career
1976-1980: Waseda University
1980-1981: Toshiba Soccer Club (JSL 2nd Division)
1981-March 1986: All Nippon Airways Yokohama Soccer Club
September 1986: Involved in the establishment of Yokohama Sports & Culture Club (now YS Yokohama)
October 1990-June 1994: Certified Public Accountant, Aoyama Audit Corporation
July 1994-1998: Shimizu S-Pulse Strengthening Manager
1999-November 2002: Verdy Kawasaki (currently Tokyo V) strengthening manager, organization manager
December 2002-February 2004: Tokyo Verdy General Manager
March 2004-January 2006: Tokyo Verdy Director General Manager
February-November 2006: Advisor of Yokohama Sports & Culture Club (currently YS Yokohama)
December 2006-January 2008: Jef United Chiba Team General Manager (GM)
2010-2012: FC Machida Zelvia General Manager
2013-2015: General Manager of Strengthening Department, Jef United Chiba
2016-: FC Machida Zelvia General Manager
