We are pleased to announce that Reon Tanaka from Tokai University has been confirmed as a new player for the 2029 season.
We would also like to inform you that we have applied for Tanaka to be a "JFA/J.League Special Designated Player for the 2026/27 Season," and this has been approved by the Japan Football Association.

[Player Name] Tanaka Reon
[Date of Birth] Born February 1, 2007 (19 years old)
[Hometown] Kanagawa Prefecture
[Height/Weight] 186cm/82kg
[Position] Defender
[Football History] FC Regale → PALAVRA FC → Tokyo Jitsugyo High School → Tokai University

[Player comments]
I'm Reon Tanaka from Tokai University, and I'll be joining Urawa Reds from 2029.
I am extremely happy to be able to start my career as a professional soccer player, a dream I've had since I was a child, as a member of the prestigious Urawa Reds.
I am deeply grateful to my family, coaches, teammates, and everyone who has supported me up to this point.

I'm really looking forward to the day I can play at Saitama Stadium in front of all the amazing fans and supporters. I will work hard every day to be a player who can respond to their passionate cheers and contribute to the team's victory.

I will do my best to repay everyone who supports me through my performance, so please continue to support me.



[What are JFA/J.League Special Designated Players?]
• Purpose: The purpose is to provide an environment tailored to the individual abilities of a soccer player during the most crucial developmental stage, transcending the boundaries of different categories and leagues. JFA certification requires that the receiving J.League club has an environment to further develop the player's high abilities and a concrete plan to actively provide the player with opportunities to participate in official J.League Trial. However, this requirement does not apply if the JFA has recommended the player.
Overview: Players who meet all the certification requirements and are certified by the JFA based on an application from the receiving J.League club will be able to participate in official J.League Trial, etc., as players of the receiving J.League club while remaining registered with their original team (university or high school, etc.).