We are pleased to announce that Takeru KISHIMOTO Kishimoto has been awarded by Mayor Tadahiko Kameda of Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture, his hometown, in recognition of his contributions to winning the "AFC Champions League 2 (ACL2) 2025/26" title.
Kishimoto contributed to the team's victory in the 2025/26 ACL2 season. He also started playing soccer in Kashihara City and has continued to grow as a professional soccer player. Mayor Kameda has recognized his achievements, which have given dreams and hope to the citizens and contributed to the promotion of sports and the enhancement of the reputation of Kashihara City, and has decided to present him with this award.

Comments from Kishimoto
"First of all, I am truly happy to receive this award from Kashihara City, where I was born and raised. I have been able to come this far thanks to the support and guidance of many people. I would also like to express my gratitude to my parents once again. Thank you. Taking this opportunity, I would like to do anything I can to give back to my hometown of Kashihara City! I also hope that more professional players will emerge from my former team, Masuga FC, and I will continue to work hard every day to become a player that everyone can look up to, carrying the weight of Masuga FC on my shoulders. I would appreciate your continued support."