fast168 Shinji Ono, Japanese midfielder for Consadole Sapporo, a famous J.League team. Announced retirement after the end of this season. On my own 43rd birthday

The Japanese player released a statement on his decision to retire from professional football, stating: “I have something to tell everyone. My feet, which have been friends since I first met football 39 years ago, are telling me that they want… resting place I have therefore decided to retire from professional football after this season. There are still 2-3 matches left in this season. I will prepare well so that I can participate in the competition as much as possible. Thank you for supporting me to the end of my career, Shinji Ono.” fast168

The announcement of his retirement came on his 43rd birthday. Shinji Ono, nicknamed Tensai or Genius by fans, used to play for many famous teams such as Urawa Red. Diamonds, Shimizu S-Pulse, and has previously gone on to play with Feyenoord in the Netherlands league and Bochum, a team in the German Bundesliga football league, and has been on the Japan national team. First team between 1998 – 2008, currently he plays with Consadole Sapporo and holds the record for being the most senior player in the top league in the 2023 season. ( fast168 )