Yoshito Okubo, a former Japan national football team who has scored 191 points in J1 for the highest number in history, held a retirement interview and said, "I'm proud to have been able to fight for 20 years through my style." I looked back on my life.
39-year-old Okubo played for 20 years in active duty including Cerezo, Kawasaki Frontale, and overseas clubs, scored 191 points, the highest number in history in J1, and also participated in two World Cup tournaments as a representative of Japan.
Okubo held a press conference at a hotel in Osaka City on the 22nd, and explained the reason why he decided to retire. I've been playing in a state of affairs. I thought it was now because I wanted to quit while I was told that I could still do it, "he said, occasionally choking with tears.
On top of that, regarding his own play style that expresses emotions on the pitch, "I was often said to be naughty, but I am proud that I have done it through my style, and I have no regrets about my soccer life. I'm happy now that I've finished it. "
Regarding the future, he also expressed his motivation to the instructor, saying, "I have to convey my opinion, I want to know more about soccer, and I want to study."
On top of that, two games remain in J1 this season, and the team has advanced to the semi-finals at the Emperor's Cup. I hope I can go to the finals and win the championship with Cerezo members, staff, and everyone involved. "