Thank you for your continued warm support of Canoa Laureates Fukuoka.

We are pleased to announce that Wakamatsu (currently a student at Fukuoka Jogakuin High School) will be joining our team as a specially designated player for the 2024-25 season.

Wakamatsu participated in the Inter-High School and Spring High School Volleyball Tournaments last year, and was selected as a National High School Player of the Year in August 2024.

Wakamatsu will join the team from the Canoa Laureates Fukuoka home game on December 27 (Fri.).

Profile of Mao Wakamatsu

Number 17

Position OH (Outside Hitter)

Date of birth January 6, 2007

Birthplace Fukuoka Prefecture

Height: 176cm

Fukuoka Jogakuin High School (currently enrolled, scheduled to graduate in March)

Comment from Wakamatsu

I have been given the opportunity to play for Canoa Laureates Fukuoka as a specially designated player for a short period of time. I will do my best to contribute to the team by showing what I can do.

Comment from the coach

I am very happy to be able to help Kanoa this season, and I am sure that I will be a great asset to the team.

I hope that he will fully demonstrate his young ability and make the most of his experience in this league for the future.