We are pleased to announce that Ayase Ueda (2nd year) of Hosei University has been approved by the Japan Football Association as a "2019 JFA・J-League Special Designated Player" with our club as the receiving club, as of February 13th.
Player Ueda is slated to join our club (professional contract) from the 2021 season, and this season he will be able to participate in J-League official matches while still enrolled in university.
■2019 JFA・J-League Special Designated Player
Player Name:
Ayase Ueda
Born:
August 28, 1998, Ibaraki Prefecture
Height/Weight:
182 cm, 76 kg
Position:
FW
Affiliation:
Hosei University
Playing History:
Yoshidagaoka Soccer Sports Youth Team - Kashima Antlers Norte Junior Youth - Kashima Gakuen High School - Currently enrolled at Hosei University
＜JFA・J-League Special Designated Player＞
This system aims to provide an "environment suitable for individual abilities" for soccer players during their most critical developmental years, transcending distinctions and league boundaries. Players registered with teams affiliated with the Japan University Football Federation, the National High School Athletic Federation, etc., can participate in J-League matches and other competitions with a receiving club while remaining registered with their original team.