＜Player Profile＞
■Player Name: Takeshi Aoki
■Born: September 28, 1982, Gunma Prefecture
■Position: DF
■Size: 183 cm, 75 kg
■Career:
Maebashi Junior FC - Maebashi Ikuei High School - Kashima Antlers (2001-)
■Official Match Records:
J1 League Total: 375 appearances, 8 goals
League Cup Total: 73 appearances, 0 goals
Emperor's Cup Total: 44 appearances, 2 goals
AFC Champions League: 31 appearances, 3 goals
Suruga Bank Championship: 2 appearances, 0 goals
Xerox Super Cup: 5 appearances, 0 goals
A3 Mazda Champions Cup: 3 appearances, 0 goals
■International Caps:
International A-match: 2 appearances, 0 goals
U-23, U-22, U-20, U-19 Japan National Team
■Comment from Takeshi Aoki:
"It is an important time as the first stage approaches its final phase, but I wanted to express my feelings clearly, so I decided to make this announcement now. When I received the offer for the transfer, two thoughts crossed my mind. One was my desire to dedicate my entire soccer career to Kashima Antlers. The other was my desire to test my abilities in a new environment. Although there was an internal struggle, as a soccer player and as an individual, I came to the conclusion that a new challenge is necessary to further evolve and grow from here on.
I am truly grateful for the 15 and a half long years I spent at Kashima Antlers. I will never forget fighting alongside the fans and supporters of the Antlers and receiving their cheers. And above all, the support I received during difficult times remains deeply etched in my heart.
Your joy was my driving force, and making you happy was my greatest joy. I hope to utilize the valuable experience I gained at Antlers in my future soccer career. I will continue to fight on a new stage, hoping that the Antlers family will continue to watch over me warmly.
Finally, I am filled with gratitude to everyone involved with Kashima Antlers. I will fulfill my responsibilities as a member of Antlers for the remaining match. Everyone, thank you very much for everything."